Unit 5 Assessment

The defendant’s constitutional entitlement to have witnesses physically appear in the courtroom to give their testimony

The questioning of a witness at trial by the opposing counsel

The questioning of a witness by the attorney for the side that originally scheduled that witness to testify

A rule that restricts the questions that may be asked on cross-examination to only those matters addressed on direct examination

Anything that is not based on the personal knowledge of a witness

One who makes a statement or declaration

Any tangible item that can be perceived with the five senses

The information that someone supplies, usually referring to someone who is under oath and giving testimony in a trial

Any evidence that seeks to demonstrate a certain point to help jurors understand how a crime was likely committed

The standard of proof in a civil trial

That which is relevant and goes to substantial matters in dispute or has legitimate influence or bearing on the decision of the case

Evidence that proves a fact without the need for the juror to infer anything from it

Evidence that indirectly proves a fact

Process whereby the prosecutor and the defense attorney question members of the jury panel in an effort to seat a jury

The people selected from the jury list for service as members of a jury in a trial

A prosecutor’s or defense attorney’s call for removal of a potential juror from service on a jury based on bias

The list of potential jury members