CO - At the Court - MAJ 08 05

Who is part of the court? Identify the different roles.

Answer explanation

A judge, a witness, a defendant/the perpetrator (perp), a judge, a jury, two attorneys (for the plaintiff and for the defendant), the court staff. The public.

Link the role with its objectives:

Groups:

(a) The defense attorney

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(b) The plaintiff's attorney

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(c) The judge

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(d) The witness

• is an attorney representing a defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution.

• showcases the evidence that strengthens their client's argument.

• is either sitting at the table facing the judge or speaking directly to the judge, a witness or

• gives testimony about the facts in the case that are in dispute.

• is the lawyer who represents the complainant, the suing party, in a lawsuit.

• sentences convicted criminal defendants.

• is hired directly by the defendant throughout the legal process, including trial

• presides over the trial from a desk, called a bench, on an elevated platform.

• presides over the proceedings and see that order is maintained

• are asked to testify by one party or the other

• determines whether any of the evidence that the parties want to use is illegal or improper.

• sits at the counsel tables facing the bench or speaking to the judge, a witness, or the jury

• must make an oath or solemnly state that they will tell the truth in court.

• must determine the facts and decide the case.

• brings out the facts that put his or her client's case in the most favorable light

How does the defense attorney prove the witness statement?

• He quotes the witness.

• He asks if the witness' lies.

• He attacks the witness' statement.

• He makes fun of the witness' statement.

Summarize the case

Answer explanation

It was the 30^th at night after a long day of work. The cashier saw a man entering and reaching across the counter to grab the money from the register, then ran off.

What did the witness see?

• After the suspect bought a coffee, he stole money from the other clients.

• After the suspect destroyed the camera, he stole money from cashier.

• After the perp bought a coffee, he ran away with candy bars.

• After the perpetrator bought a coffee, he killed the cashier.

• After the suspect bought an almond joy candy bar, he stole money from the register.

What is the lawyer insisting on about the witness’ testimony to weaken it?

Answer explanation

He insists that the witness had worked an 11-hour day, that it was dark outside, that the suspect bought "something", and that the witness feels confident that he saw the man, asking him to take his time as well as using intonation strategies to emphasize the statement. (word emphasis, syllable stress)

 

What makes the court room alive? Identify how each role interacts.

Answer explanation

The interactions between the participants:
The judge trying to calm down the situation. ("settle everybody")
The plaintiff's attorney asking the judge to pause the defense attorney's arguments because they seem unfair ("objection")
The attorneys calling the judge "Your Honor".

The elements of surprise from both parties.