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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| who is a certifies peace officer that maintains order in the court? | Bailiff |
| who is the referee of the courtroom? | the judge |
| who is the person against whom the crime has been commited? | The victim |
| who is selected before the trial by the prosecutor and defense attorney? | the jury |
| who is a representaive of the state? | prosecutor |
| who is am employee of the court that records everthing that is said in the trail? | court reporter |
| who represents the defendant? | the defense attorney |
| who has worked directly on the case? | police officer |
| who is accused of commiting the crime? | the defendant |
| what two things accumulate at the trial for the police officer? | 1.Precaution was taken at the crime scene 2.Case management |
| what does a good report do to the police officer's memory? | Joggle the memory |
| when should the police officer look at the report? | before the trial |
| what should the prosecutor not do for the police officer? | should not be told what to say |
| what two things could an officer's court appearance do to the officer's and department's repuataion? | 1.enhances 2.diminishes |
| what should an officer wear to court? | uniform and formal wear |
| what is the opening statement intended to do to the jury? | "wet the appetite" |
| when does the prosecutor give their closing statement? | after the defendant |
| when does the defense attorney give their closing statement? | when done with the case |
| what does the defense attorney emphasize to the jury during their closing statement? | that their client is innocent |
| what is the first series of questions asked by the prosecutor or defense attorney when they are presenting their case called? | direct examination |
| what is the first series of questions asked by the prosecutor or defense attorney when the other side is presenting their case called? | cross examination |
| what is the first series of questions asked by the prosecutor or defense attorney called after the answer to the above question happens? | Redirect and Recross examination |
| what do the prosecutor or the defense attorney have the responsibility to do if the other is violating courtroom procedure? | object |
| what prevents illegal questioning? | objection |
| if a defendant waives their right to a jury, who decides their guile or innocence? | the judge |
| what does the judge say when a witness is not allowed to answer a question that the prosecutor or defense attorney has an issue with? | sustain |
| what does the judge say when a witness can answer a question that the prosecutor or defense attorney has an issue with? | overrule |