What is defendant?

The person who is accused of a crime and is being tried.

What is FBI, DEA, ATF, USSS?

An investigative agency.

What is lay witness?

A person who saw the crime being committed.

What is judge?

Impartial person in charge of the trial

What is United States Constitution?

Sets forth the laws that establish our structure of government.

What is a prosecutor?

A public official who brings the government's case against a person accused of a crime and asks the court to convict that person.

What is a Case?

Determined during an investigation.

What is Expert Witness?

A person who testifies in regards to their specific expertise.

What is an oath?

In order to testify, witnesses must take an

What is Bill of Rights?

First Ten Amendments to the Constitution.

What is Grand Jury?

A group of people who decide whether or not there is enough evidence to formally accuse someone of a crime.

What is a strong case?

All facts lead to a specific person or persons who committed the crime.

What is plea agreement?

Government may offer defendant this to avoid trial

What is direct examination?

This is the prosecutor’s initial step in attempting to prove the case, and it can last from a few minutes to several days.

What is New Jersey v. T.L.O.?

Famous Supreme Court case regarding Fourth Amendment Rights.

Foreperson

The person who speaks for the entire jury.

What is Direct Evidence/Testimony?

Information provided by a witness who saw or heard the crime, or is a videotape or audiotape of someone committing a crime.

What is discovery?

Prosecutors must also provide the defendant copies of materials and evidence that the prosecution intends to use at trial. This process is called

What is charges the jury?

Following the closing arguments, the judge

What is reasonable manner?

Searches must be conducted in this way.

Court Clerk

The person who helps with administrative duties and stores the physical exhibits introduced as evidence at the trial

What is Circumstantial Evidence?

Information obtained indirectly or not based on first-hand experience by a person.

What is motion in limine?

One of the last steps a prosecutor makes before trial.

What is redirect examination?

After the defense attorney cross examines the witness, the prosecutor asks the witness final questions to clarify any confusing testimony for the jury.

What is reasonable suspicion?

A school official may search a student's property if they have...