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12 Cards in this Set
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An elected or appointed public official who holds authority in the courtroom |
The judge |
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A courtroom worker charged with keeping an accurate record of all that occurs trial |
The court room reporter |
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A person who has special skills or knowledge recognized by the court |
Expert witness |
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A courthouse employee who maintains all records of criminal cases |
The clerk of the court |
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The primary representation of the people |
The prosecuting attorney |
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An attorney trained in the practice of criminal law whose task is to represent the accused at trial |
The defense attorney |
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Prosecutorial discretion |
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Trial initiation, jury selection, opening statements, presentation of evidence, closing arguments, judges charge to the jury, jury deliberations, verdicts |
Stages of a trial |
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Challenges to the array. Challenges for cause, peremptory challenges |
Challenges in criminal court |
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The evidence that if believed directly proves a fact |
Direct evidence |
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The evidence that requires interpretation or that requires a judge or jury to reach a conclusion based on what the evidence indicates |
Circumstantial evidence |
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Something that is not based on the personal knowledge of a witness |
Hearsay |
