Rights
The 5th Amendment states a defendant is not required to provide testimony against themselves. This is call _________.
Self-incrimination
People who can testify about what they know about you or the specifics of the crime. Questioned by both attorneys.
Witness
Felony 2
Serious/severe crime sentenced to prison.
Similar to a suspended sentence because you are given time to do well in the community. Different because a successful deferred sentence results in no conviction where as a successful suspended sentence keeps the conviction while avoiding jail time.
Deferred sentence
You admit you committed the crime and give up your right to a trail
Guilty
This is required for property to be search and seized legally according to the 4th Amendment.
Warrant
The attorney required to present evidence supporting the charge. Aims to prove the defendant is guilty of committing the alleged crime.
District attorney/Prosecutor
Misdemeanor 1
Most serious misdemeanor classification. Maximum jail sentence of 2 years and probation.
A set of conditions you have to maintain to remain out of custody. Some basic conditions are UA's, no out-of-state travel, no new charges, and treatment classes.
Probation
You did not commit the crime and will go to trial to have the jury determine a verdict after hearing the evidence from both sides.
Not Guilty
Right to remain silent fails under this amendment. So does the Miranda Warning.
5th Amendment
What they call the person accused of committing the crime. Represented by a defense attorney.
Defendant
Assault on an Officer
Classified as a Crime of Violence. Can be misdemeanor or felony charge and will increase the sentence.
Judge determines the prosecution has not provided enough evidence to convict, so charges are dropped and defendants are done with the criminal-legal process.
Dismissed
You feel you cannot prove your innocence, so you give up the right to a trial and seek a plea bargain for a lighter sentence.
No Contest
Right to an attorney, a speedy trial and to be informed of the charges fall under this amendment.
6th Amendment
Oversees the courtroom and listens to both side present the case. A neutral party only interested in the evidence.
Judge
Misdemeanor 3
Least severe level of misdemeanor. Sentences could be up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $750.
Typical sentence for serious felony convictions
Prison
At the time of the crime, your mental health impacted your ability to distinguish right from wrong.
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Excessive punishments are a violations of your rights according to this Amendment
8th Amendment
The attorney on the defendant's side
Defense attorney/Public defender
DUI
A criminal offense and a traffic offense. Start as a misdemeanor. High BAC results carry more serious penalties. Habitual offenders face a felony when they receive 4+ DUIs.
Typical for shorter sentences for misdemeanor convictions. Also used to hold people after arrest, on bond and/or awaiting trial.
Jail
These two pleas give up your right to a trial.
No Contest & Guilty