Pleas and Deals
Court Process
Coping Skills
Mental Health
100
What is a plea bargain?
A deal
100
How many people serve on a jury?
12
100
Behaviors
200
List the four pleas.
Guilty, No Contest, Not Guilty, NGRI
200
What happens when someone is found to be legally insane/not guilty by reason of insanity?
They are sentenced to the State Hospital indefinitely.
200
TRUE OR FALSE:
All coping skills are healthy.
FALSE
200
What does the 'R' in SMART goals stand for?
Realistic
300
Why are plea bargains offered?
To give the District Attorney an easy conviction.
300
What happens at an arraignment?
1. Get an attorney
2. Read your charges
3. Enter a plea
300
What is the purpose of the coping skills?
To help control your emotions, reduce stress, and increase resilience.
300
What does the 'M' in SMART goals stand for?
Measurable
400
What three rights do you give up, when taking a plea bargain?
Trial, silence, appeal
400
Explain what a hung jury is and what happens after.
When all jurors cannot agree on a verdict, the District Attorney decides to either re-try or drop the case.
400
Give 3 examples of healthy coping skills.
Exercise, deep breathing, meditation, going for a walk, listening to music, talking to a trusted friend.
400
What is psychosis?
A group of symptoms related to a break from reality.
500
What is the main difference between IST and NGRI?
IST is involuntary (you DON'T get to choose)
NGRI is voluntary (you CAN choose)
500
What is the role and goal of the Defense Attorney, Judge, and District Attorney?
Defense: Best outcome/negotiate a deal
Judge: Fair trial/deciding what evidence is allowed
District: Convictions/offer deals
500
What does the 'T' in TIPP drill stand for?
A. Time
B. Turnip
C. Temperature
C. Temperature
500
What are the three types of communication?
Passive, aggressive, and assertive