#1
In legal proceedings, what does the term 'burden of proof' refer to?
#2
Which legal principle holds that a person is innocent until proven guilty?
#3
What is the term for a legal proceeding in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser punishment?
#4
Which amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
#5
What term is used to describe a legal defense where the defendant argues they committed the act but it was justified under the circumstances?
#6
What is the legal term for a court's decision to hear and determine a case?
#7
In which phase of a trial are opening statements typically given?
#8
What is the Latin term for a legal principle that bars a person from being tried again for the same offense?
#9
What is the legal term for a court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents?
#10
Which type of evidence is based on what a witness has heard someone else say?
#11
Which legal doctrine allows a court to disregard precedent if it determines that a prior decision was wrongly decided?
#12
What is the term for a legal document that provides written testimony and evidence outside of court?
#13
Which legal term refers to a request made to a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court?
#14
In a criminal trial, what is the term for a unanimous decision by a jury that the defendant is not guilty?
#15
In a civil lawsuit, what is the term for an agreement between parties to settle the dispute out of court?
#16
Which legal principle allows a court to follow the precedent set by prior cases?
#17