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What are the words used in court?

Leia Doyle

What are the words used in court?

Learning Court Vocabulary

  • allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • continuance: Put off trial unitl another time.
  • cross examine: Questioning of a witness by the attorney for the other side.
  • interview: A meeting with the police or prosecutor.
  • juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • oath: A promise to tell the truth.

Can you refuse to speak court?

You are not obliged to say anything. If you do not want to answer questions, you should tell the Police outright that you do not wish to be interviewed at all. The police cannot say that you are guilty because you will not talk to them. You do not have to go into the interview room to record your refusal.

What happens if you don’t follow court etiquette?

The rules of etiquette must be followed by everyone who attends the court including the public. If this etiquette is not followed, the judicial officers may order you to leave the court or, in more serious cases, you will be issued with a fine or imprisoned.

What is it called when you can’t talk about a case?

In law, sub judice, Latin for “under a judge”, means that a particular case or matter is under trial or being considered by a judge or court. The term may be used synonymously with “the present case” or “the case at bar” by some lawyers.

What happens if you don’t talk at all in court?

Unless you have a legal privilege to not testify (like the 5th Amendment privilege against self-incrimination) and unless you properly invoke it, you will be held in contempt of court by the judge and thrown in jail until you agree to testify.

Can your silence be used against you?

Because merely keeping quiet when police ask damaging questions is not claiming a right to silence, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, prosecutors may use that silence against the suspect at the trial. …

What should you not wear to court?

Clothing Not to EVER wear to court: Including, tight tops, short skirts, sequins, slinky tops, revealing tops. Do not wear anything you would wear out on a Saturday night! Sundress or strapless dress. Clothing that is too small or too large.

Can I tell people about my lawsuit?

This is a question that you should discuss with your lawyer, but generally, it is probably a good idea to keep your information about your lawsuit confidential and not to discuss too much of the details with friends and family.

What happens if a defendant refuses to speak?

Originally Answered: What happens if a defendant refuses to speak during his or her arraignment? The court will enter a “not guilty” plea for the defendant, but more importantly, the defendant will probable not be released on bail (or, in federal court, on pretrial release).

Can police use silence against you?

By Lyle Denniston, Opinion recap: If you want to claim the Fifth . . . Because merely keeping quiet when police ask damaging questions is not claiming a right to silence, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, prosecutors may use that silence against the suspect at the trial.

Can a cop lie to me?

If you have been arrested, invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. Police can and usually do lie to those they suspect is involved in any type of criminal activity – and they can and WILL use anything you say against you.