Plea Options & Outcomes
This option is stating that you are not saying you did it, not saying you did not do it, but leaving it up to the judge to decide.
No Contest
The people who listen to the testimony and evidence and make a decision about whether the person is guilty or not
Jury
This attorney represents the people or the state
District Attorney
This is the correct way to address a judge
Your Honor
How many jurors must agree to convict a defendant in a felony criminal case?
12; unanimous verdict
If I plead ___________ or ____________ I will be sentenced.
Guilty; No Contest
This type of evidence involves weapons, documents, fingerprints, or anything tangible
Physical Evidence
This Sherriff makes sure that everyone is safe in the court
Bailiff
This term means that you decide to be your own lawyer and represent yourself
Pro Se
This is the term for when a jury does not come to a unanimous decision
Hung Jury
Ronald stole multiple cans of bug spray from Walmart. He did this because at the time, his voices were telling him that there was a zombie apocalypse that was imminent. He has been receiving psychiatric medication in the past but had stopped taking it. What plea option may Ronald qualify for?
NGRI
This witness is a witness who testifies to the character or reputation of the defendant
Character Witness
This person acts as the referee in the court room
Judge
This term is used to formally protest something in the trial
Objection
The two main types of trials are _________ and ____________
Jury; Bench
Harold was stopped at Target because he was wearing a trench coat and the store had been robbed recently. Video footage was unclear and fuzzy and there were no other witnesses. What plea option would probably be recommended?
Not Guilty
This witness can testify to where the defendant was at the time of the crime
Alibi Witness
This person is the one who is accused of the crime
Defendant
This document is used to order witnesses to court
Subpoena
The three levels of court are: Trial Court, Appellate Court, and _____________
Supreme Court
What are the three main rights you give up when taking a plea bargain?
Right to remain silent
Right to a trial
Right to an appeal
This witness is a person who by special knowledge, skills, training, or experience is qualified to provide testimony to aid the Judge or Jury in matters that go beyond the common knowledge of ordinary people
Expert Witness
This person is trained to type at approximately 300 words per minute and records everything that is said in the courtroom
Court Reporter
This term means that everyone in the court must obey the law and give everyone a fair chance
Due Process
This means that a trial has to start over from the beginning
Mistrial