VOCABULARY
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: the standard of proof
Hung Jury: when the 12 jurors don't reach the same decision
Sentencing: amount of time locked up
Mitigating Circumstances: when the judge gives you a little time in prison/jail or is nice
Aggravating Circumstances: when the judge gives you a lot of time in prison/jail
Circumstancial Evidence: indirect evidence
Indictment- a formal charge
Jury Trial- a trial with a jury
Bench Trial- a trial without a jury but with a judge.
Hung Jury: when the 12 jurors don't reach the same decision
Sentencing: amount of time locked up
Mitigating Circumstances: when the judge gives you a little time in prison/jail or is nice
Aggravating Circumstances: when the judge gives you a lot of time in prison/jail
Circumstancial Evidence: indirect evidence
Indictment- a formal charge
Jury Trial- a trial with a jury
Bench Trial- a trial without a jury but with a judge.