Law Vocabulary

Front

When a trial is complete or stops for any reason.

Back

Adjournment

Front

to be opposed to

Back

Object

Front

Person who is a lawyer / presents evidence against the accused.

Back

Prosecutor

Front

An individual either elected or appointed as a judicial officer to preside over court proceedings

Back

Judge

Front

To support an objection so question cannot be allowed.

Back

Sustained

Front

the person charged with the crime

Back

Defendant

Front

members of community who determine guilt

Back

Jury

Front

Person who accuses another of a crime

Back

Plaintiff

Front

a lawyer who has the proper education and passes the “bar”

Back

Attorney

Front

to rule against

Back

Overruled