LAW
These are rules
Law
Telling a lie while under oat in court.
Perjury
The person accused of a crime
Should you address the judge directly during court proceedings?
No
What is the term used when a defendant responds to criminal charges?
What are they?
Plea: guilty, not guilty, no contest, not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI)
This is a small crime
Misdemeanor
Rights police must tell a person before questioning them while they are in custody: the right to remain silent, the right to have a lawyer.
Miranda Rights
The lawyer who defends the person accused.
Public Defender or Defense Attorney
Should you interrupt or yell in court if you disagree with what is being said?
No
This means the person s admitting that they committed the crime they are accused of.
Guilty
Someone who saw the crime happen
Witness
Appointed by the court to represent someone who cannot afford to hire a lawyer: A person who went to law school and is allowed to speak to the judge is called what?
Lawyer: Public Defender
The lawyer who tries to prove you are guilty
Prosecutor or District Attorney
If the judge asks you to speak, should you respond respectfully?
Yes
This means the person is stating that they are not responsible for the crime they are accused of.
Not Guilty
This is a large crime
Felony
Behavior that disrespects the court or refuses to follow a courts rules or orders.
Contempt of Court
The boss of the courtroom.
How do you address the judge?
Judge:
"Your Honor"
When speaking to the judge, is it important to show respect by making eye contact and avoiding inappropriate language?
Yes
This means the person does not admit guilt or claim innocence but agrees to move forward with the court's sentencing process.
No contest
Information, facts, or objects that help prove or show that something is true. Example: fingerprints, DNA, video recording.
Evidence
Someone who gives false information or lies as a witness. Evidence that isn’t what it’s supposed to be.
False Witness
The courtroom police: He maintains order in the courtroom?
Bailiff
If you are confused during a court proceeding, what is the best way to ask for clarification?
Quietly ask your attorney by whispering or writing a note.
This is when a defendant agrees to plead guilty/ no contest as part of a plea agreement that may result in a lighter sentence.
Plea Bargain