Verdict

What does it mean to be charged with a crime?

• to be questioned by police
• to be arrested without reason
• to be formally accused of a crime
• to be declared innocent

What does 'stand trial' mean?

• to be a lawyer
• for witnesses to speak
• to be judged guilty or innocent
• to go to jail

If a jury 'reaches a verdict', what do they do?

• start a protest
• announce a law
• arrive at a decision
• collect evidence

What is 'irrefutable evidence'?

• evidence that is missing
• evidence that is untrue
• evidence that clearly proves something
• evidence that is unimportant

What happens when a jury is unanimous?

• They vote differently
• They all agree
• They split into two sides
• They leave the case

What is 'circumstantial evidence'?

• evidence that clearly proves guilt
• evidence based on solid proof
• evidence that does not directly prove the conclusion
• evidence given by the victim

What does 'hung jury' mean?

• a jury that is replaced
• a jury that cannot reach agreement on a verdict
• a jury that is corrupt
• a jury with missing members

What is a 'light sentence'?

• no trial at all
• a short stay in jail
• a small punishment
• a financial reward

What does it mean to 'pay a fine'?

• to serve in the army
• to apologize formally
• to pay money as punishment
• to get out of jail early

What does 'appeal the verdict' mean?

• to try to change the court’s decision
• to accept the punishment
• to report the jury
• to delay the court case