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UNIT 1 – INTRO TO LAW

UNIT 1 – INTRO TO LAW. Section 4: The Courtroom. The Courtroom. Courtroom Clerk. Witness Stand. Judge. Bailiff/Courtroom Deputy Position. Juror Box. Prosecutor and Plaintiff. Defense Lawyer and Defendant. General Assembly. Presiding Judge.

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UNIT 1 – INTRO TO LAW

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  1. UNIT 1 – INTRO TO LAW Section 4: The Courtroom

  2. The Courtroom Courtroom Clerk Witness Stand Judge Bailiff/Courtroom Deputy Position Juror Box Prosecutor and Plaintiff Defense Lawyer and Defendant General Assembly

  3. Presiding Judge • Presides over the trial from a desk, called a bench, on an elevated platform. • The judge has five basic tasks. • Preside over the proceedings and see that order is maintained. • Determine whether any of the evidence that the parties want to use is illegal or improper. • Before the jury begins its deliberations about the facts in the case, the judge gives the jury instructions about the law that applies to the case and the standards it must use in deciding the case. • In bench trials, the judge must also determine the facts and decide the case. • To sentence convicted criminal defendants.

  4. The Bailiff/Courtroom Deputy • Is usually seated near the judge, administers the oaths to the witnesses, marks the exhibits, and generally helps the judge keep the trial running smoothly.

  5. Courtroom Clerk/Reporter • Sits near the witness stand and usually types the official record of the trial (everything that is said or introduced into evidence) on a stenographic machine. • Federal law requires that a word-for-word record be made of every trial. • The court reporter also produces a written transcript of the proceedings if either party appeals the case or requests a transcript to review.

  6. Jury Members • Usually 9 – 12 individuals, the jury determines the truth or falsity factual allegations and renders a verdict on whether a criminal defendant is guilty, or a civil defendant is civilly liable.

  7. The Verdict • Can be given by the Jury or Judge (in a bench trial). The verdict is not a punishment/sentence, it simply labels the convicted individual as being guilty or not.

  8. Prosecuting Lawyer Defense Lawyer • Review all evidence against a party and with the help of police build a case against the person(s). • Typically in charge of bringing criminal charges against a person and presenting their evidence to a court to assure a conviction. • Provides legal services to represent an individual charged with a crime • Prepare any defenses for the crimes the person has been charged with violating • Appeal court’s decision if necessary

  9. Plaintiff Defendant • Does not have to be present at the trial • Has the right to be present during their own trial • Has the right to not testify against themselves • Can be restrained or removed from the courtroom if necessary

  10. General Assembly • General Public • News Reporters • Family members • Law students • Witnesses

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