The Trial - Unit 3

Which of the following is a task of judges?

• Assign lawyers to people.

• Complete law school at an accredited school.

• Ensure that justice is served fairly.

• Arrest anyone who is a distraction in the courtroom.

What are the two main types of trials?

• criminal & civil

• legal & criminal

• defense & prosecutor

• immoral & ethics

The Jury will find the defendant guilty or [blank].

(a)  

Which type of evidence requires that the Judge and Jury make an interpretation?

• Judgemental Evidence

• Indirect Evidence

• Direct Evidence

• Interpretive Evidence

Which of the following IS NOT a form of PHYSICAL evidence?

• Blood splatter.

• Article of clothing.

• Fingerprint.

• The story of a witness who saw a crime take place.

What is the purpose of a witness?

• To help clarify the events of a crime by telling their story.

• To help the Judge and Jury find the defendant guilty.

• To help the police officer involved better understand the events of the crime.

• To help the Jury make a legal decision on the admission of evidence.

Define cross examination.

Defense lawyers represent who in a courtroom?

(a)  

Trials begin with [blank] statements.

(a)  

Which of the following should include open-ended questions?

• Interrogations.

• Further examination.

• Direct examination.

• Cold examination.