Pleas
Saying you did the crime
Guilty
Charges that have less severe sentences
Misdemeanor
The attorney that helps you with your case
Defense attorney
Things presented to the judge or jury to help prove guilty or not guilty
Evidence
Where the hearing or trial happens
Courtroom
Saying you did not do the crime
Not guilty
Money to pay the court as a punishment for breaking the law
Fine
The attorney that tries to prove you are guilty
Prosecutor or Commonwealth attorney
Person who testifies about seeing something relevant to your case
Eye witness
The boss of the courtroom who is a neutral party
The judge
Not saying you did the crime but that you won't fight the accusation
No contest
Class of sentence with maximum of up to 12 months in jail and/or fine of $2,500
Class 1 misdemeanor
One way in which you can work with your attorney
(multiple answers)
Someone who gives testimony about a professional opinion related to your case
Expert witness
What you do to request a higher court to review your case if you are found guilty
Appeal
Saying you did not understand what you were doing or how to behave because of your mental illness
Not guilty by reason of insanity
Class of sentence with 1-10 years imprisonment or up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of $2,500
Class 5 felony
One way in which you can work with your attorney
(multiple answers)
Process where the judge listens to testimony and examines evidence to decide if the person is guilty or not guilty
Bench trial
Any behavior such as yelling or moving that could interfere with court proceedings
Contempt of court
Deal between yourself and the Commonwealth Attorney to reduce charges or sentences
Plea bargain/deal
If sentenced for more than one crime, the sentence for the first crime is completed before the sentence for the second crime begins
Consecutive sentences
Something you have with your attorney so that your information cannot be shared with other people
Confidentiality
Someone who tells the court about the defendant's moral conduct and general behavior
Character witness
The prosecution has to prove you are guilty for you to be convicted of a crime
Burden of proof