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A trial is the presentation of information in a formal setting, usually a court test the legality of sth./ to do the just In a court 1Judge 2Panel of jury---- jurors 3 Defendant 4 Prosecutor 5Police or the state prosecute 6Law/ counsel 7 Witness--- to testify on one抯 behalf 8The defendant is indicted---- to charge formally 9 Defend in the court 10 Testify/ call the witness for the defense/ against 11Adjourn 12Jury retired 13 Verdict----guilty or innocent conviction. the parties of a trial 双方的审判 2 Types of trial divided by the finder of fact Where the trial is held before a group of members of the community, it is called a jury trial. Where the trial is held solely before a judge, it is called a bench trial. Bench trials are often resolved faster. Furthermore, a favorable ruling for one party in a bench trial will frequently lead the other party to offer a settlement. Hearings before administrative bodies may have many of the features of a trial before a court, but are typically not referred to as trials. An appellate proceeding is also generally not deemed a trial, because such proceedings are usually restricted to review of the evidence presented before the trial court, and do not permit the introduction of new evidence. Types of trial divided by the type of dispute Trials can also be divided by the type of dispute at issue. A criminal trial is designed to resolve accusations brought (usually by a government) against a person accused of a crime. In common law systems, most criminal defendants are entitled to a trial held before a jury. Because the state is attempting to use its power to deprive the accused of life, liberty, or property, the rights of the accused afforded to criminal defendants are typically broad. The rules of criminal procedure provide rules for criminal trials. A civil trial is generally held to settle lawsuits or civil claims - non-criminal disputes. In some countries, the government can both sue and be sued