Basic Legal Concepts
Another word for rules
What is laws?
Another word for freedom or choices that the law says people are supposed to have.
What is my rights?
The person being accused of a crime.
What is the defendant?
When the defendant is saying that they did not commit the crime they are charged with.
What is Not Guilty?
This is when the prosecutor has to convince the judge that there is good evidence to believe that the defendant committed the crime they are charged with...
What is Preliminary Hearing?
The defendant was found not guilty.
What is acquitted?
When someone is arrested for no good reason?
What is a false arrest?
The person who protects the person being charged with a crime.
Who is the defense attorney?
When the defendant says they did commit the crime they are being charged with.
What is Guilty?
What is it called when it is on the prosecutor to prove the guilt of the person being charged.
What is the Burden of Proof?
There are two types of crimes you can be charged with, one is small and one is large.
What is a misdemeanor and felony?
The rights that police have to tell you before asking you any questions.
What is Miranda Rights?
Prosecutor or District Attorney
When the defendant is not going to say whether or not they committed the crime they are being charged with..
What is No Contest?
When a defendant decides to give up there right for a jury trial, instead it will on the judge to decide.
What is a Bench Trial?
When a person has a reason to suspect that someone has committed a crime.
What is reasonable suspicion?
Your right to not talk to anyone without an attorney.
What is the Right to Remain Silent?
The person who makes sure it is a fair trial.
Who is the judge?
When the defendant admits to the crime but says they should not be held responsible due to mental state at the time of the crime.
What is Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity?
When they make a person (witness) tell the truth.
What is Under Oath?
A gun, surveillance video, finger prints, DNA, or a witness; These things are considered...
What is evidence?
When information can not be told to others or be used against you.
What is confidential?
The person who keep the courtroom safe throughout the court proceedings.
Who is the bailiff?
What is your Own Recognizance?
When an attorney objects there is one of two decisions the judge will make.
What is Sustain or Overrule?