Pleas
a defendant’s admission of criminal responsibility for the charged conduct. It often leads to a negotiated resolution, such as a plea deal with prosecutors that may include reduced charges or a lighter sentence
Guilty Plea
the person whom the government charged with a crime)
Defendant
Any information, such as testimony, documents, or physical objects, presented in court to prove or disprove a fact.
Evidence
A person who records and transcribes a verbatim report of all proceedings in a court of law
Court Reporter
This plea preserves the right to present evidence, call witnesses, and challenge the prosecution’s case.
Not Guilty Plea
who Lawyers call to testify in the case
Witnesses
The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence.
Parole
An official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc
Bailiff
the defendant lacked the mental capacity to understand the nature of the act or to distinguish right from wrong at the time of the offense
Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity (NGRI)
What will given to the defendant if they prove they can’t afford one.
appoint an attorney
a group of people selected to determine the facts of a case and deliver a verdict.
Juror
One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced
Witness
allows a defendant to accept punishment without admitting guilt or disputing the charges
No Contest
ensures that all parties get a fair trial.
Judge
A person charged with a criminal offense is the______
Accused
A body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
Jury
To resolve charges quickly, avoid trial risks, and secure predictable sentencing.
Guilty Plea
_____ Is made up of 12 peers
jury
An act of disobedience or disrespect toward the judicial system, which may result in penalties or punishment.
Contempt of Court
is a general term for any lawyer who conducts the case against the accused in a criminal court
*Prosecutor