PLEAS
Not saying you did or did not do the crime(s), but you don't want to fight the accusation(s).
NO CONTEST
Prescribes medications, makes mental illness diagnosis, recommends treatment.
PSYCHIATRIST
A deal between YOU and the PROSECUTOR with advice from YOUR ATTORNEY for a lesser sentence if you plead guilty.
PLEA BARGAIN
A way of staying out of jail by agreeing to meet regularly with a specialized individual and follow the state's rules.
PROBATION
The prosecution has to prove you are GUILTY BEYOND ALL REASONABLE DOUBT.
BURDEN OF PROOF
You're guilty of the crime, but you were mentally ill when the crime was committed.
GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL (GBMI)
The person charged with the crime.
DEFENDANT
The formal name(s) of the crimes you are accused of.
CHARGE(S)
The judge thinks you can turn your life around. The judge gives you an opportunity to stay out of jail on the agreement that you follow the rules.
SUSPENDED SENTENCE
A decision by the judge/jury of guilty or not guilty.
VERDICT
Admitting to committing the crime.
Assists with contacting family, attorney and coordinates information to your county.
SOCIAL WORKER
Sentences for more than one crime will be completed one after another.
CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES
A new charge if you lie in court
PERJURY
Less serious than a felony generally punishable by probation, community service or short jail terms of a year or less.
MISDEMEANOR
(1) Expert testimony is given relating to mental illness/insanity
(2) The testimony is relevant to the issue of whether had the mental stats required for the offense charged
NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY (NGRI)
Carries out doctor's orders, patient care on unit, administers medications
NURSE
Any behavior during court that can interfere with proceedings. Will be counted as a crime and can result in further charges.
CONTEMPT OF COURT
The judge will listen to testimony, look at evidence and decide if the person is guilty or not guilty.
BENCH TRIAL
Information presented to the jury or the judge. Information can be verbal and/or physical.
EVIDENCE
Saying you didn't do the crime. Keep the right to appeal and right to a bench/jury trial.
NOT GUILTY
An expert in their field of work. Will give their professional opinion about topics they are an expert in
EXPERT WITNESS
Money ordered by the court to be paid as a punishment for breaking the law.
FINE
Sentences for more than one crime are completed at the same time.
CONCURRENT SENTENCES
Able to understand the nature and consequences of your legal charges, and able to AID-AND-ASSIST in your defense
COMPETENCY