Law Vocab 2

What is the role of a 'Defense Attorney'?

• The lawyer who prosecutes the accused in court

• The lawyer who defends the accused against the prosecution in court

• A person who assesses an insurance claim

• A government program that protects witnesses

What does 'Deposition' refer to?

• Tools used to collect and preserve evidence from a crime scene

• A legal case brought to court for resolution

• Legal services provided for free

• A sworn, out-of-court testimony by a witness used in court preparation

What is the purpose of the 'Federal Witness Protection Program'?

• A process where each party can gather evidence from the other

• A program that provides legal services for free

• A government program that protects witnesses who are in danger because of their court testimony

• A written record of an agreement or an official communication

Which term describes 'Evidence gathered from a crime scene, like DNA or fingerprints'?

• Forensic Evidence

• Plea Bargain

• Insurance Adjuster

• Memorandum

What is a 'Plea Bargain'?

• Careful investigation or research before making a business decision

• An agreement in a criminal case where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence

• A formal complaint during a trial

• A legal case brought to court for resolution