People
Carlos is in trouble with the law for a DUI. At his arraignment, Carlos was appointed legal with this type of representation.
The Defense Attorney/ Public Defender
Megan is a defense attorney. Her clients tell her a lot of things. She cannot tell anyone because of what?
The Client Attorney Privilege/ Confidentiality
The cops came to knock at Sabrina's door asking to look for her husband Salem who is suspected of a hit and run. Sabrina denies the cops entry and tells them to come back when they have the proper documents.
A Warrant
A Bench or Jury are types of what?
Trials
Fuzzy won his case in court, he will not be charged with the crime he was accused of and is free to go. Why?
He won his case/Acquittal
Bruce was find incompetent to proceed at trial. He is required to take competency restoration education classes and in 6 month, he will meet with this person to have an evaluation.
A Forensic Phycologists/Doctor
The prosecutor must file these in court against the defendant.
Charges
Kim was pulled over for speeding, she was going 20 miles over the speed limit in a school zone. The cops gave her a ticket for $5 thousand dollars which is not right according to what?
Excessive fines (8th amendment)
Chucky was charged with assault and battery. The state has a lot of evidence against him. The prosecutor gave chucky a 2 years probation instead of jail time.
Plea Deal/Plea Bargain
Payton was punished by the Judge.
Sentenced
In court, Mona sits on the bench and directs the trial.
The Judge
Mario is sitting in the witness box, he witnessed the defendant commit the crime. John is getting ready to?
Testify
Don works at a financial company. In the recent months the company has been missing over half a million dollars. Don and all the other employees are being investigated. Don agreed to speak with a detective. Before the detective asked him any questions, Don says, "I didn't steal the money, I mean I did take a couple hundred before but it was to buy lunch because I was working late hours." Don just did what?
Self Incrimination (5th Amendment)
Miguel was charged with breaking and entering a home. There is no official evidence yet but Miguel told his lawyer that when he was inside the home he cut himself on an object and there was blood left behind. His lawyer advises him to take the punishment and not oppose the charges.
No Contest/Nolo/Nolo Contendere
Milo's charge has him facing fines and doing time at the Weld County Jail.
A Misdemeanor
John was selected to go to a trail. He must review evidence and give a veridct.
The Jury
Robert chose to not have legal representation at his trail. He will represent himself.
Pro Se
Darth Vader was arrested because his neighbor said he blew up his car. He was arrested and then tried without a lawyer. The courts were in violation of his right to what?
Due Process (5th Amendment) or Right to an Attorney (6th Amendment)
Homer was charged with fraud and identity theft. He has decided not to go to trial and the judge sentenced him to community service and 1 year probation. Why?
Plead Guilty/ Plead Nolo/ Plea Deal
Shane committed a crime that is considered really bad. He is serving life in prison.
A Felony
This person must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the burden of proof.
The Prosecutor/District Attorney
Luigi is being charged with attempted murder. He claims he is innocent and taking it to trial by pleading not guilty. He does not have to prove his innocence but the state has the job of what?
The Burden of Proof
When a defendant is found incompetent to proceed, this is paused.
Right to a Speedy Trial (6th Amendment)
Ms. Swift was sentenced to 18 months in prison. She did not do any prison time. Instead she wore a GPS monitor and was on probation for 2 years, because this was her first time in trouble. Why?
Her case was a Suspended Sentence
Barney was in a bad car accident. He is suing the other person and the insurance company for damages, pain and suffering. He needs the details and a record of the events that happened that night to begin the court process. Where can he find this?
The Police Report