The questioning of a witness by a lawyer. Direct interrogation is the interrogation conducted by the lawyer who called the witness, and the cross-examination is an interrogation. Questions that an attorney asks the opposing party or witness to see if the person is telling the truth. Once all the evidence has been presented and the attorneys have presented their arguments, the judge outlines the issues that need to be decided and the issues you must decide. The judge outlines the legal rules that should guide his deliberations.
Voir dire: process by which judges and lawyers select a small jury from those who are eligible to serve on the jury, questioning them to determine if they know the facts of the case and if they are willing to decide the case solely on the basis of the evidence presented to the court. Pro se: Latin term that means to act in their own name; in court, it refers to people who file their own cases without a lawyer. Direct interrogation is the interrogation conducted by the lawyer who called the witness, and cross-examination is the interrogation conducted by the opposing lawyer. After hearing all the evidence of a lawsuit by both parties, attorneys tell the jury what they think the evidence demonstrates and why they believe the jury should rule in favor of their client.
The judge's decision that a lawyer's objection is not well received under the rules of conduct of the trial. Attorney (or federal prosecutor): Attorney appointed by the president in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases on behalf of the federal government. He is responsible for keeping the official record, recording every word spoken during the trial on a special machine called a stenographer. Pre-trial conference: Meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss what issues should be presented to the jury, review evidence and witnesses, set a schedule, and discuss the solution of the case.
In movies and television shows, lawyers are often seen asking people questions starting with “Isn't that true?” Parties: the plaintiffs and defendants (petitioners and defendants) in lawsuits, also known as appellants and appellants in appeals, and their attorneys. Before presenting any evidence in the case, an attorney explains to the jury what the case is about and what evidence is expected to be presented to prove that version of the case. Oral argument: an opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court in an appeal and also to respond to questions from judges. Discovery: Examination by lawyers, before trial, of the facts and documents held by opponents to help them prepare for trial.
Witness: A person called by either party to a lawsuit to testify in court or jury.