Monster Vocabulary #2

What is the courthouse?

• A building where legal cases are heard and decided.

• A place where judges are trained.

• A facility for public gatherings and events.

• An office for legal consultations.

What does it mean to acquit someone?

• To declare someone not guilty of a crime.

• To convict someone of a crime.

• To sentence someone to prison.

• To release someone on bail.

What is the role of a judge in a court case?

• To oversee the legal proceedings and ensure the law is followed.

• To represent the prosecution in a criminal case.

• To provide legal advice to the jury.

• To determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

What does it mean to be implicated in a crime?

• To be shown to be involved in a crime or wrongdoing.

• To be completely innocent of any wrongdoing.

• To be a witness in a court case.

• To be accused without any evidence.

What is the purpose of a plea bargain?

• To allow a defendant to plead not guilty to all charges.

• An agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence.

• To ensure that all defendants go to trial regardless of the evidence.

• To provide a way for the prosecution to avoid presenting evidence in court.

What does it mean to convict someone?

• To find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.

• To release someone from prison after serving their sentence.

• To accuse someone of a crime without evidence.

• To provide legal representation in a court of law.

What is a prosecutor?

• A lawyer who represents the government in a court case against a defendant.

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

• A judge who oversees court proceedings.

• A witness who provides evidence in a trial.

What is a defense attorney?

• A lawyer who represents the person charged with a crime.

• A lawyer who prosecutes criminal cases.

• A lawyer who provides legal advice to corporations.

• A lawyer who specializes in family law.

What is the difference between a defendant and a prosecutor?

• A defendant is the person accused of a crime, while a prosecutor is the lawyer representing the government against the defendant.

• A defendant is the lawyer representing the government, while a prosecutor is the person accused of a crime.

• A defendant is a witness in a trial, while a prosecutor is the judge overseeing the case.

• A defendant is someone who pleads guilty, while a prosecutor is someone who pleads not guilty.

What does it mean to unshackle someone?

• To remove handcuffs or restraints from a person.

• To give someone freedom to act independently.

• To bind someone with chains or ropes.

• To provide someone with financial support.