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Forensics Legal Terms

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10th - 12th Grade

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Forensics Legal Terms
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Decides if person is guilty or innocent based on evidence provided

prosecutor

jury

judge

attorney

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The official responsible for guaranteeing that judicial protocol is followed during trials

jury

judge

attorney

plaintiff

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint against the defendant

judge

attorney

plaintiff

prosecutor

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Generic term for the government's attorney in a criminal case. Presents arguments against the defendant

defense attorney

prosecutor

plaintiff

judge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The initial appearance of a criminal defendant before a judge. This is the appearance before a judge without a jury where evidence is presented and the defendant is charged with a crime

acquittal

felony

criminal charges

arraignment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A verdict of not guilty of a crime. Not necessarily a finding of innocence. It could be that not enough evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt

arraignment

acquittal

felony

end of trial

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

punishment given to a person convicted of a crime

conviction

hung jury

acquittal

sentence

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