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28 Cards in this Set
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Acquit
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To find a defendant not guilty of a charge
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Bigot
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Someone who is intolerant of someone else's beliefs, opinions, race, ethnicity, or differing characteristic (Juror 10)
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Burden of proof
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The requirement to prove one's own case over another.
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Defendant
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Someone who is charged with a crime and brought to trial
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Deliberate
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To discuss the facts of a case and come to a conclusion or guilt, or innocence
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El Train
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An elevated train above ground, Public transportation train system
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Evidence
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That which is used to prove a point or case
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Homicide
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Murder
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Hung Jury
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When a jury cannot come to a unanimous decision, and the case must be retired in front of a new jury
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Premeditated
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Planned or thought out
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Prosecutor
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A lawyer who presents evidence in court to prove the defendant guilty
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Reasonable doubt
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The standard of evidence required to convict someone of a crime in America
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Switchblade Knife
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A special kind of pocket knife with a blade contained in the handle which opens automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle is activated
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Trial
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The public forum in which a case is tried before a judge and jury
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Unanimous
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All members in agreement
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Verdict
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The decision of guilt or innocence issued by a jury after a trial
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Foreman
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-Responsible for keeping jury organized
-Small petty men -Not overly bright -Takes his role very seriously |
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Juror 2
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-timid, nervous
-meek, hesitant man -Can't explain why guilty |
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Juror 3
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-Small business owner -very resistant, forceful, opinionated, prejudiced -Had fights with his kid, his kid ran away from home, and he no longer communicates with his son |
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Juror 4
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-Stock broker -Very logical, analytical -Often gives multiple reasons to explain his position -Wears glasses -One of last to change his mind. Only changes when question arises about old lady being able to see without glasses |
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Juror 5
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-Grew up in the slums -Works in Harlem Hospital -Knows how to use a switchblade |
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Juror 6
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-House painter
-Hard working. Blue collar works for a boss -Not smart -Hesitant to put a potential killer on the streets -Sticks up for Juror 9, respectful |
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Juror 7
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-Just wants to go to his baseball game -Loud, flashy, short temper -bully, coward -Sells marmalade |
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Juror 8
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-Quiet, thoughtful, gentle -Only person who votes not guilty at the first vote -Sees every side of things -Takes judicial system very seriously |
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Juror 9
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-The old man -Respects juror 8 passion and sense of justice -Knows what he is, doesn't try to be something he's not -Second person to vote not guilty |
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Juror 10
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-PREJUDICED -Angry bitter man -Bigot |
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Juror 11
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-European refugee -Wants to seek justice because of what he has gone through -Believes in justice, takes democracy seriously |
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Juror 12
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-Ad executive
-Always distracted doodling -A snob -Just wants to get back to his career |
