Mock Trial Vocabulary

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

• verdict

• objections

• speculation

Promise

• Court

• Examination

• Oath

Statements made under oath by witness

• Testimony

• Court Reporter

• Examination

A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

• defense attorney

• judge

• plaintiff

Person responsible for protecting the constitutional rights of the accused and presenting the best possible legal defense

• prosecutor

• defense attorney

• witness

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision

• hearsay

• speculation

• verdict

An individual or group being sued by a plaintiff or charged with a crime by a prosecutor.

• defendant

• judge

• jury

When the lawyer questions the witnesses

• Court

• Examination

• Oath

A lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court

• defense attorney

• jury

• prosecutor

Being disrespectful in court

• Oath

• Contempt

• Objection