Match The Correct Answer Worksheet

You are not saying that you did & you are not saying that did not do it.
"Not a shadow of a doubt."
The person accused of breaking the law
A panel of 12 people selected from within the community
A Sheriff assigned to maintain security in the courtroom
Serious crimes with longer sentences
Keeps a record of all that is said during the court proceedings
Represents the citizens of the state, is against you and tries to prove you guilty
The lawyer who represents and defends you (the defendant).
People who saw or heard facts related to the case, called by the court to testify, take an oath to speak the truth, they can speak for or against you.
This means "I did it." You give up the right to be tried. You accept the verdict and sentence from the judge.
Presides in court. Interprets the law, decides the sentence, determines if the defendant is guilty/not guilty in a bench trial.
Less serious crime
Agreement between the public defender, DA, judge and defendant.
A declaration of the defendant's inability to take part in their trial.
Proof of the defendant's guilt of innocence. Can include: Police Reports, Witnesses, Documents, Tangible Objects, Criminal Records.