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Monster Terms
Grand Island Zito Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Prosecutor | One who carries on legal proceedings against another person. |
| Defense | Agents of the defendant who plead a case. |
| Defendant | Someone whom a claim is brought against in court. |
| Victim | A person who suffers as a result of destructive action. |
| Witness | Someone who brings forth evidence. |
| Attorney | A professional who advises and/or acts for clients in court. |
| Verdict | The decision of the jury. |
| Convicted | When one is proven guilty of a crime. |
| Murder | The taking of life from another human being. |
| Testify | To provide a story or point of view. |
| Jury | A group of persons sworn to find answers to questions presented to them. |
| Judge | A public officer who hears and decides cases in a court of law. |
| Inmate | A prisoner. |
| Trial | A process by which a person's guilt or innocence is decided in a court of law. |
| Recess | A temporary break in activity. |
| Objection | An argument offered in disagreement. |
| Case | The facts supporting a legal claim. |
| Felony | A serious crime. |
| Suspect | A person who is thought to be guilty. |
| Informant | A person who provides information. |
| "Take the Stand" | To share a story in court. |
| Deliberate | To think carefully. |
| Sentence | The punishment of the defendant. |
| Oath | A promise. |