Questions and Answers
When addressing the judge, what would you call him/her?
Your Honor
What is an Affirmative Defense?
A defense that admits the act charged, but seeks to justify it.
What is an Allegation?
An accusation that has not yet been proven to be true or false.
What constitutes Bodily Injury?
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What is the Burden of Proof?
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What is a Closing Argument?
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What is Criminal Intent?
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What is Cross-examination?
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What is Deadly Force?
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What is Direct Examination?
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What is Direct Evidence?
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What is an Exhibit?
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What does it mean to Extrapolate?
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What is Hearsay?
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What is Impeachment?
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What is an Indictment?
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What is Intent?
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What is Malice?
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What is Manslaughter?
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What is Material?
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What is Murder?
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What is an Objection?
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What is an Opening Statement?
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What is Petit Larceny?
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What is a Plea?
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What is a Provocation?
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What is Reasonable Belief?
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What is to Redirect?
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What is Serious Bodily Injury?
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What is a Stipulated Fact?
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What is Voluntary Manslaughter?
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What are the four positions for Mock Trial?
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Study Notes
Mock Trial Terminology
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Your Honor: Title used when addressing the judge in court settings.
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Affirmative Defense: A legal strategy that acknowledges the act committed but seeks justification for it.
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Allegation: An unproven accusation against someone that requires substantiation.
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Bodily Injury: Refers to any physical pain, illness, or impairment affecting an individual's physical condition.
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Burden of Proof: The responsibility of the State to demonstrate every essential element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Closing Argument: Final summation of case evidence presented to persuade the judge or jury to deliver a specific verdict.
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Criminal Intent: The conscious decision to perform an act that is illegal or prohibited by law.
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Cross-examination: The process of questioning a witness called by the opposing party to challenge their testimony.
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Deadly Force: Force used with the intent to cause death or significant bodily harm.
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Direct Examination: Questioning one's own witness to extract expert opinions or information beneficial to the case.
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Direct Evidence: Eyewitness testimony or physical evidence that directly supports facts in a trial; hearsay is not considered valid evidence.
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Exhibit: Items of evidence or documents submitted in court to support one side's position.
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Extrapolate: The act of drawing conclusions based on existing known facts.
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Hearsay: Testimony based on statements made outside of court, considered inadmissible to prove the matter in contention.
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Impeachment: Method of questioning a witness to expose contradictions or undermine their credibility.
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Indictment: Formal charge or accusation of a serious crime against a defendant.
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Intent: The purpose behind committing a wrongful act; critical component needed to establish a crime.
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Malice: The intention to cause harm or injury, indicative of a depraved mindset when committing an unlawful act.
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Manslaughter: The act of unlawfully killing another person without prior intent or planning.
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Material: Evidence or information that is significant and relevant to the case at hand.
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Murder: The unlawful killing of another with intent and premeditation.
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Objection: Formal protest raised in court regarding the admissibility of evidence or questions posed.
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Opening Statement: Initial presentation intended to outline the case for the jury and judge, introducing the key points.
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Petit Larceny: A form of theft involving goods valued under $2,000, qualifying as a minor crime.
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Plea: The defendant's formal response to criminal charges, including options like guilty or not guilty.
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Provocation: A stimulus that incites a response; may be used as a defense to claim loss of self-control due to another's actions.
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Reasonable Belief: A standard of belief that an average, prudent person would have under similar circumstances.
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Redirect: Attempt to rehabilitate a witness's testimony after cross-examination; prohibited in mock trials.
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Serious Bodily Injury: Injuries creating significant risk of death or resulting in death.
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Stipulated Fact: Agreed-upon points or documents recognized as factual evidence by all parties prior to trial.
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Voluntary Manslaughter: Unlawfully killing in a moment of passion induced by sufficient provocation.
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Mock Trial Positions: Roles in a mock trial include Defense Lawyer, Prosecution Lawyer, Witness, and Bailiff.
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This quiz focuses on key legal terms and phrases used in a mock trial setting. Improve your understanding of legal vocabulary essential for effective courtroom communication. Perfect for students participating in Classical Conversations or those interested in law.