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| Bench trial | A trial where there is no jury and the judge determines the outcome of the case. |
| Trial by jury | A trial where the jury determines the outcome of the case. |
| Defendant | The person on trial who is being accused of a crime |
| Prosecution | The legal representation of the government who presents the case to the jury or judge |
| Defense attorney | The legal representative of the defendant |
| Adversary procedure | The hearing before a judge where both sides submit evidence to prove their case. |
| Cross examination | The opportunity each lawyer has to question any witness who testifies for the other party |
| Jury | a group of peers selected to be in a trial |
