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Twelve Angry Men
lawyer terms
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03/24/2004

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Abstain
Definition
choosing not to vote
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Acquittal
Definition
found not guilty
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Adjourn
Definition
to suspend, halt proceedings until a later time
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Affirm
Definition
to say that something is true
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Bailiff
Definition
the official that keeps the order in the court
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Case
Definition
facts or evidence used to support a claim; an action that requires investigation
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Circuit Court
Definition
a state court that is held in different areas
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Closing Arguments
Definition
final arguements by both sides before judge makes final decision
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Conviction
Definition
found guilty
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Counsel
Definition
lawyer
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Cross-Examination
Definition
asking questions from the opposing side
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Deadlock
Definition
no decision can be made; tie; standstill
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Defendant
Definition
a party against which the action is brought
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Defense
Definition
lawyers on the side of the person being accused
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Deliberate
Definition
to consult with one another in order to reach a decision
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Direct Examination
Definition
the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness
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Docket
Definition
a list of cases in front of the judge
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Evidence
Definition
something (as testimony, writings, or objects) presented at a judicial or administrative proceeding for the purpose of establishing the truth or falsity of an alleged matter of fact
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Exhibit
Definition
evidence that's been formally submitted
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Fifth Amendment
Definition
you don't have to testify against yourself
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Foreperson
Definition
the spokesperson for the jury
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Homicide
Definition
murder
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Hung Jury
Definition
a jury that cannot agree on a verdict
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Impartial
Definition
fair; not prejudiced
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Infamous
Definition
punishable by severe measures
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Inferences
Definition
reasoning from facts or evidence
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Inquiry
Definition
close examination for truth
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Insignificant
Definition
lacking in importance; not important
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Intimidate
Definition
to threaten somebody
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Juror
Definition
person on a jury
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Litigants
Definition
parties involved in a lawsuit
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Motive
Definition
reason for doing something
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Motive
Definition
reason for doing something
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Oath
Definition
a solemn promise
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Opening Statement
Definition
a statement to the jury by trail counsel before the presentation of evidence that usually explains the nature of the case, the factual matters to be proven, and the evidence to be presented and that summarizes the arguements to be made
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Plaintiff
Definition
the party who's bringing the suit
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Preconceived
Definition
coming up with an idea before you've got the facts
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Premeditated
Definition
planned ahead of time
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Prejudice
Definition
a judgement made before knowing the facts
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Presumed
Definition
to assume that something is true because it's reasonable
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Prosecution
Definition
the lawyers bringing the action against
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Reasonable Doubt
Definition
within the bounds of common sense
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Render
Definition
to deliver formally
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Reside
Definition
to live somewhere for a long period of time
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Simulate
Definition
to recreate something to show it
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Summon
Definition
a request to appear in court
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Swear
Definition
to declare under oath
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Testimony
Definition
what the witness says under oath
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Trail
Definition
examination of evidence to find the truth
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Unanimous
Definition
everybody agrees
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Verdict
Definition
what the jury finds or concludes iwth
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