Classification of Offenses
Pleas
Courtroom People
Types of Witness
Court Terms
100
Time served in prison
What is a Felony
100
What is Guilty
What is it when you accept the charges that YOU DID IT.
100
What is the Judge
Who is the person who: in charge of the courtroom, makes sure it is a fair trial, decides what evidence will be allowed, sets the punishment, and gives instructions to the jury
100
Who is an Eye Witness
Who is a person who saw the crime committed
100
What is a Plea Bargain
When your lawyer makes a deal with the District Attorney where you agree to plead guilty or no contest to "lesser time for a lesser crime", Agree to plead guilty or no contest for: Lesser time, reduced charge, or probation and Speeds up the trial process
200
What is First Degree Felony
What is: Prison Time 5-99 years and Fine not to exceed $10,000
200
What is Not Guilty
What is when you do not accept the charges YOU DID NOT DO IT
200
Who is a Defense Attorney
Who is a person: works for the defendant, makes sure there is a fair trial, requests the minimum punishment, and also known as court appointment attorney, public defender, or court appointed counsel
200
Who is an Expert Witnesses
Who is an witness with special knowledge or training in a certain field: i.e., psychiatrist, psychologist, finger print expert
200
What is Contempt of Court
What is 1. not acting properly in the courtroom 2. Judge can fine you, sentence you to jail, or both
300
What is Second Degree Felony
What is: Prison Time 2-20 years and Fine not to exceed $10,000
300
What is No Contest
What is it when you are not saying you are guilty of the crime, but you are not going to fight the charges
300
Who is a District Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney
Who is a person: works for the state, he tries to prove you committed the crime and prove you are GUILTY, and he is against you and on the side of the state
300
Who is a Witness
Who is someone who has information about the case, will discuss general information about the case
300
What is Conviction
What is: Defendant has been proven guilty, or enters a plea of guilty, and is punished, Defendant is ordered to serve time in prison or jail, and Defendant may be ordered to a fine, court costs, and if applies, repay for a court appointed attorney, and restitution
400
What is Third Degree Felony
What is 1. Prison Time 2-10 years and Fine not to exceed $10,000
400
What Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
What is it when you did not know the difference between right and wrong at the time of the crime because you were mentally ill
400
Who is a Jury
Who is a person: a group people who listen to the evidence and decide if you are: Guilty, Not Guilty, or Not Guilty by reason of insanity and Jurors cannot ask questions
400
Who Testify Under Oath
Witnesses are sworn by a bailiff to tell the truth when testifying on the witness stand.
400
What is Probation
What is: When a person is found guilty of a crime and allowed to serve the sentence at home, People on probation have to follow rules, They have to meet with their probation officer, Do NOT hang out with felons, and Do not drink alcohol or use weapons
500
What is State Jail Felony
What is time served in state jail
500
What is NO Contest
What is a person accused is not saying they are guilty of the crime, but they are not going to fight the charges.
500
Who is a court reporter
Who is a person: keeps written records of everything said in court
500
Who is an eye witness
Who is a person who saw the crime committed
500
What is Perjury
A person can be charged with this if they lie while giving testimony in court
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