People of the Court
Who is charge of the courtroom?
Judge
What are the three main pleas a defendant can choose to enter after being found competent to stand trial?
Guilty, Not Guilty, NCR
What is evidence?
Information used to help prove or disprove something in a case.
Who determines guilt in a "bench trial?"
The judge.
What is a sentence (in court)?
The consequence ordered by the judge after a person is found guilty.
How many jurors must agree for someone to be convicted of a crime?
12
Not Criminally Responsible
Give 2 examples of evidence.
Witness, Video/Audio, Blood/DNA, Fingerprints, Social Media
What are the two types of trials to choose from?
Bench trial or Jury Trial.
What does it mean if a defendant's case is dismissed?
The case is ended or dropped, and the defendant is no longer being prosecuted for that charge.
What is a witness?
A person who gives information about what they saw, heard, or know about a case.
What happens after a defendant enters a "Not Guilty" plea?
The case goes to trial, where the prosecution must prove the defendant is guilty.
Which side presents evidence during the trial process?
Both sides. The prosecution and the defense can present evidence.
Who decides what type of trial you have?
The defendant.
Name three conditions of release.
Taking medication, curfew, living at approved residence, no drug/alcohol use, report to CRP, seeing doctor/psychiatrist, no new crimes, etc.
What term is used to refer to the patient in the courtroom? (Who are you?)
The defendant.
Guilty
Who decides whether the evidence can be used in court?
The judge.
Who should the defendant discuss the decision whether to testify or not with?
Their defense attorney (lawyer).
Who offers a plea bargain?
The prosecutor (State's Attorney).
What are the two types of attorneys in the court room?
Prosecutor and Defense Attorney
What is the MAXIMUM amount of time a patient can be in the hospital after being found NCR?
There is no set maximum time.
Why is it important for the defendant to be aware of the potential evidence against him/her?
To understand the case against them and help their attorney prepare a defense.
Which side always presents their case first in a trial?
The State or prosecution.
What does "time served" mean?
The time a defendant has already spent in jail or hospital counts toward their sentence.