The Jury
Since the jury isn't on either side, they are considered ___________________.
What is Neutral or Impartial?
T or F The competency evaluation is a written test.
What is False?
This is the only person in court who is actively trying to help me.
Who is the defense attorney/public defender?
This is an answer to my charges.
What is a plea?
If I accept a plea bargain, I must plead this.
guilty or no contest
True or False-You have to have a majority of jurors in agreement to reach a guilty verdict and get a conviction.
False-They all have to agree.
This is the person who sent you here to become competent.
Who is the judge?
T or F My attorney is professionally and ethically obligated to help me to the best of his/her ability.
What is True?
What is it called when the judge determines punishment?
sentencing
This is where I may go if I'm convicted of a felony.
prison
This is how many people typically are in a jury
12
This is the person I will speak with that gives a report to the court saying whether they believe I am competent or not.
Who is the Independent Evaluator?
The public defender represents you. The prosecuting attorney represents this.
the State of Ohio
If I choose not to have a jury trial, I will have this kind of trial instead.
What is a bench trial.
If you are given this, it means that you are released into the community with conditions or rules that you must follow
What is probation?
If all the jurors don't agree, the jury is called a ____________ jury.
hung
One thing the evaluator will want to know is if I am able to work with _______________.
Who is my attorney?
This person has the "Burden of Proof"
the prosecutor
What is it called when the defense attorney asks their own witness questions on the witness stand?
direct examination
This is the punishment given by the judge if I'm found guilty.
What is the sentence?
When a jury is "hung," the trial cannot continue which causes a ___________________.
mistrial
This is the person who decides if I am now competent to continue with my case.
the judge
This is the only person who can call me to the witness stand.
the public defender/defense attorney
This is the decision made by the jury.
What is a verdict?
This is the place I go if I'm charged with a crime and I'm awaiting trial.
jail