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VOCABULARY LIST. Fair trial: the jury.

Lay men Valid


Petit jury Sustain the objection
Ordeals Overrule the objection
Take an oath Rulings
Proof of guilt Sole judge
The medium of baptism Credibility of witness
Condemn as a witch Jury deliberations
Inspire a quick verdict Foreman
Testimony Conduct discussions
Peers Acquittal
To summon Preclude double jeopardy
Prospective jurors
At random
Voter registration lists
Serve on a jury
Common sense
Prejudice
Be eligible
Convicted of felonies
Be excused from jury service
Jury pool
Jury panel
Assigned to the case
Impartial
Voir Dire
Challenge for cause
Accused of sth
Peremptory challenge
Court reporter
Bailiff
Clerk
Jury box
Judge’s bench
Witness stand
Make up your mind
Discover evidence
Cast lots
Discharge the jury (from the case)
Civil cases
Criminal cases
Party bringing the suit
Money damages
Plaintiff
Complaint
Defendant
Counterclaim
Burden of proof
Preponderance of evidence
Prosecution
Presume innocence
Beyond reasonable doubt
Unanimous
To stricken off the record
Make objections
Under the law of evidence

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