In modern times, a wreath is a symbol of everlasting life and growth that is commonly associated with the Christmas holiday season. Throughout history, however, the wreath has been used as a symbol with numerous other meanings.
For the 1910 card game, see Mock Trial (card game). A mock trial is an act or imitation trial. It is similar to a moot court, but mock trials simulate lower-court trials, while moot court simulates appellate court hearings. Attorneys preparing for a real trial might use a mock trial consisting of volunteers as role players to test theories or experiment with each other.
A jury trial, or trial by jury, is a lawful proceeding in which a jury makes a decision or findings of fact, which then direct the actions of a judge. It is distinguished from a bench trial in which a judge or panel of judges makes all decisions. Jury trials are used in a significant share of serious criminal cases in almost all common law lawful systems, and juries or lay judges have been incorporated into the legal systems of many civil law countries for criminal cases. Only the United States