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12 Angry Men . ENG2PI Mr. Cowan FHCI. Roles in the Courtroom. Judge: Hear allegations, listen to testimony, advise lawyers and settle disputes They also determine a sentence. The Jury Decides the truth, or otherwise, of evidence Must be impartial
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12 Angry Men ENG2PI Mr. Cowan FHCI
Roles in the Courtroom • Judge: • Hear allegations, listen to testimony, advise lawyers and settle disputes • They also determine a sentence
The Jury • Decides the truth, or otherwise, of evidence • Must be impartial • Come to a verdict (guilty or not guilty) • Decision must be unanimous
Defendant • The person who has been charged with a crime
Deputy Sheriff • The deputy provides security in the courtroom
Court Reporter • Keeps the official record by recording every spoken word
Witnesses • Each side in a trial will probably have a number witnesses who have information about the dispute
Prosecutor • Role is to prove that the defendant did in fact commit the crime