Evidence
Data presented in court may include: Witness testimony, records, documents, objects, etc.
Evidence
A length of time you would have to spend in jail or prison
Sentence
What are some plea options?
Guilty, not guilty, no contest, NGRI
This person represents the defendant and makes sure their rights are protected during trial.
This right allows you to challenge the evidence against you in court.
Right to a fair trial
Tangible items found at the scene of a crime: Important documents, photographs, weapons, fingerprints, blood samples, DNA, etc.
Physical Evidence
Payment for damage or loss of property, or the return of items stolen or lost.
Restitution
With the assistance of their attorney, the defendant presents information to the court in order to demonstrate their innocence or to reach a desired outcome.
Legal or defense strategy
In Monopoly, this card can get you out of trouble without paying bail.
Get out of jail free
You have the right to remain silent. This is also called “pleading the ___.”
Fifth Amendment
Direct Evidence
The Judge gives you a length of time to show you can do well and not get in trouble instead of having to go to jail. If you do well during this length of time, you will not be prosecuted. During this time, you will probably be asked to report to a probation officer. If you accrue new charges or don't follow the rules, you can serve original sentence in full.
Deferred sentence
What should you think about when considering your plea options?
Evidence for/against you, potential witnesses, possible sentence, and your past criminal history
This is the agreement the defendant makes to be released from jail while awaiting trial, usually by paying money or agreeing to certain conditions.
Bail
You have the right to a speedy and public trial under this amendment.
Sixth Amendment
Evidence which strongly suggests something but does not exactly prove it. It can help people draw inference about a person acting in a manner consistent or inconsistent with the alleged crime
Circumstantial evidence
The Judge has found you guilty and has imposed a sentence, but based on their belief that you can do well, gives you the opportunity to not serve your sentence. During the length of your sentence, you will probably be asked to report to a probation officer. If you accrue new charges or don't follow the rules, you can serve original sentence in full.
Suspended Sentence
If you go to trial, what information will be used to determine if you are found guilty/not guilty?
Evidence for/against you, potential witnesses, possible sentences, your past criminal history
Before a trial, this is the process of choosing the people who will serve on the jury.
Jury selection
This refers to the procedural fairness of the court
Due process
This rule prevents evidence from being used in court if it was obtained illegally, such as through an unlawful search.
Exclusionary rule
When someone is convicted of multiple crimes, these two options decide if their prison time is served all at once or one after the other.
Consecutive vs Concurrent Sentences
Give 3 rights that are given up in a plea bargain.
Right to trial by jury, right to appeal, right to confront witnesses, right against self-incrimination (5th amendment), and right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
This constitutional right guarantees that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime once they’ve been acquitted or convicted.
Double jeopardy
This is issued by a magistrate to seize property or make a search
Warrant