Pleas
Plea that says you admit you committed the crime.
What is Guilty?
This person makes legal decisions, hands down the sentence, and is in charge of the courtroom.
Who is the Judge?
A minor offense or lesser charge which carries a lighter penalty.
What is a Misdemeanor?
This is the best way to communicate with your attorney during the trial.
What is whisper or write in down?
Fingerprints, DNA, or a witness's testimony are examples of this which is used to prove a defentant did or didn't commit the crime they are accused of.
What is Evidence?
Plea that says you deny you committed the crime.
What is Not Guilty?
This is the person accused of the crime.
Who is the Defendant?
A more serious charge which carries a harsher penalty.
What is a Felony?
This is the charge for misbehaving in court.
What is Contempt of Court?
This is when the attorneys explain to the jury at the beginning at the trial what the evidence will show .
What are Opening Statements?
This is how you should plead if you want to have a trial.
What is Not Guilty?
This person keeps a word for word record of everything that's said in court.
Who is the Court Reporter or Stenographer?
This is the maximum sentence for a misdemeanor.
What is up to a year?
This is the charge for lying under oath.
What is Perjury?
This is when both attorneys speak directly to the jury one last time at the end of the trial and try to convince them to reach a certain verdict.
What are Closing Arguments (or Summation)?
Plea that says you aren't going to fight the charges.
What is No Contest?
This person swears in witnesses, keeps track of evidence, and manages official court records.
Who is the Court Clerk?
This is the range of sentences for a felony.
What is from 1 year to life?
This is what I should do with my smartphone before entering the courtroom.
What is turn it off?
When the attorney that calls their own witness to the stand and asks them questions.
What is Direct Examiniation
Plea that says you did commit the crime but you had a mental illness and didn't know it was wrong.
What is Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness (NGRMI)?
This is a uniformed officer who helps the judge keep order and removes disruptive people.
Who is a Bailiff?
If found Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness, I may spend the maximum time under the court's jurisdiction at this place.
What is Sharpe Hospital or a similar state facility?
Smirking, rolling your eyes, and shaking your head are all examples of this non-verbal communication, which may make a bad impression and affect the outcome of my case.
What is body language?
This is when the opposing lawyer asks the other side's witnesses questions.
What is Cross Examination?