Mock Trial Vocabulary

Front

A group of voters who decide whether an accused person is guilty or not guilty

Back

Jury

Front

The crime of lying in court

Back

Prejury

Front

A witness refusing to answer a question on the grounds that he might incriminate himself

Back

Taking the 5th

Front

When it is decided that an accused person is innocent

Back

acquit

Front

A court official who helps the judge carry out proper courtroom procedure

Back

Bailiff

Front

To make someone look guilty of something

Back

Incriminate

Front

To say under oath in court what one saw, felt, heard, etc...

Back

Testify

Front

What a witness said under oath in court

Back

Testimony

Front

When a lawyer questions a witness who has already been questioned by the other side

Back

Cross-examine

Front

The person being accused of a crime

Back

defendant