Trial Process Vocab

The amount of money required to be paid by a defendant to be released from jail before their trial.

• Bail

• Check

• Grand Cash

• Probation

Formal request to examine evidence that the prosecution has.

• Motion for discovery of evidence

• Motion for continuance

• Motion for change of venue

• Motion to suppress evidence

Formal request for a change of location for the trial

• Motion for discovery of evidence

• Motion for continuance

• Motion for change of venue

• Motion to suppress evidence

This occurs when a grand jury determines there is enough evidence to reasonably believe the defendant committed a crime. A trial will take place.

• Conviction

• Indictment

• Charge

• Probation

Which comes first, the direct examination or cross examination?

• Direct examination

• Cross examination

Which of the following IS NOT a potential plea by a defendant following an indictment?

• Guilty Plea

• Not Guilty Plea

• Nolo Contendere Plea

• 5th Amendment Plea

Which of the following would come LAST in the trial process?

• Opening statement: By the Defense

• Cross Examination of the Defense Witnesses

• Jury instructions and deliberation.

• Closing Statement by the Plaintiff or Prosecution

Which amendment protects the right to a jury trial in criminal cases?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Which amendment protects the right to a grand jury hearing in serious criminal cases?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th

Which amendment protects the right to a jury trial in civil cases exceeding $20?

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

• 8th