Just Mercy Vocab Unit 2

Judge

• An official who presides over a court of law and has the authority to make decisions on legal matters.

• A person who defends the accused in a court of law.

• An individual who provides legal advice to clients.

• A member of the jury who decides the verdict.

Jury

• 12 people sworn to decide on guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented in trial

• A group of judges who oversee the trial process

• A single individual who makes the final decision in a trial

• A panel of legal experts who provide advice to the judge

Witness

• A person who gives testimony under oath in court.

• A legal document that outlines the terms of a contract.

• A person who observes an event and reports it to the authorities.

• A type of evidence presented in a trial.

Conviction

• A formal decision by jury or the judge that states the defendant is guilty.

• A statement made by the defendant during a trial.

• A type of plea bargain offered to defendants.

• A legal term for the process of jury selection.

Criminal Appeals

• The process of challenging the decision of a criminal court in a higher court.

• A method of sentencing a criminal to a longer term.

• The procedure for filing a lawsuit against a criminal.

• A way to request a pardon from the governor.

Prosecuting Attorney

• A lawyer who represents the government and brings charges against the accused in a criminal case.

• A lawyer who defends the accused in a criminal case.

• A lawyer who provides legal advice to the government.

• A lawyer who represents victims in civil cases.

Perjury

• The act of telling the truth under oath.

• The criminal offense of purposely lying under oath.

• A legal term for a witness's testimony.

• The process of appealing a court decision.

Defense Attorney

• A lawyer who represents the accused party in legal proceedings.

• A lawyer who prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the state.

• A lawyer who provides legal advice to corporations.

• A lawyer who specializes in family law cases.

Testimony

• A formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law.

• A casual conversation between friends.

• A written document summarizing a case.

• A legal term for a witness's opinion.

Indictment

• A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

• A legal document that outlines a person's rights.

• A type of plea in a court of law.

• A process of jury selection.