Legal Terminology and Concepts

A declaration following a trial that the individual accused of the crime is innocent in the eyes of the law and thus is absolved from the charges. (correct)

A declaration following a trial that the individual accused of the crime is partially guilty in the eyes of the law and thus is given a reduced sentence.

A declaration following a trial that the individual accused of the crime is not proven guilty or innocent in the eyes of the law and thus a mistrial is declared.

A declaration following a trial that the individual accused of the crime is guilty in the eyes of the law and thus is convicted of the charges.

An instruction by a judge to a deadlocked jury with only a few dissenters that asks the jurors in the minority to reconsider the majority opinion. (correct)

An instruction by a judge to a jury that they must reach a unanimous verdict.

An instruction by a judge to a jury that they can consider only the evidence presented in court.

A declaration by the judge that the defendant is not guilty.

The process of seeking a lower court's review of a higher court's decision for the purpose of correcting or changing this decision.

The process of seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision for the purpose of confirming this decision.

The process of seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision for the purpose of correcting or changing this decision. (correct)

The process of seeking a lower court's review of a higher court's decision for the purpose of confirming this decision.

<p>A trial conducted without a jury, in which a judge makes the determination of the defendant's guilt or innocence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Indirect evidence that is offered to establish, by inference, the likelihood of a fact that is in question.</p> Signup and view all the answers