Court Room Procedures
is presented in court to try to prove to the jury that the defendant was at the crime scene when the police say the defendant was there and they committed the crime. This includes fingerprints, weapons, stolen items, videos, etc.
WHAT IS MATERIAL EVIDENCE?
6 to 12 citizens from the county that the crime was committed, selected by your attorney and the State Attorney
WHAT IS THE JURY?
punishable by imprisonment for life or you will remain in prison until you die (can get up to life; NOT the death penalty)
what is LIFE FELONY?
Stating that I did the crime that I am accused of
WHAT IS GUILTY?
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WHAT IS PINOCCHIO?
serves to determine the truth of a case by presenting both sides to an impartial party. Two sides are opposed to each other.
WHAT IS THE ADVERSARY COURT SYSTEM?
tries to prove to the judge and jury that you committed the crime for which you are accused. If found guilty, he/she tries to see that you are punished for a lot of time
WHAT IS STATE ATTORNEY
punishable by imprisonment not exceeding thirty (30) years
WHAT IS FIRST DEGREE FELONY?
I'm telling the court that I have or had a major mental illness at the time of the crime which caused me to use poor judgement or make a bad decision to commit a crime and I didn't know the difference from right and wrong
WHAT IS NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY?
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WHAT IS BUDWEISER BEER COMMERCIALS?
If convicted of this charge, you may be sentenced up to 60-90 days in the county jail.
WHAT IS 2nd DEGREE MISDEMEANOR?
a person that can testify of the type of person the defendant is. They will state how well they know the defendant, if the defendant is a good person, and the overall character of the defendant. Positive statements.
WHAT IS CHARACTER WITNESS?
punishable by imprisonment not exceeding five (5) years in prison
WHAT IS THIRD DEGREE FELONY?
a deal worked out between the State Attorney and your Attorney and yourself for a plea of guilty to a lesser charge
WHAT IS A PLEA BARGAIN?
WHAT IS TALLAHASSEE?
you can receive this misdemeanor charge for being disruptive in the court or not following the Judge's directions, and may be sent to jail with a max of 90 days
WHAT IS CONTEMPT OF COURT?
He's the referee, makes sure that all the rules are followed, settles arguments between the two sides, make sure there is a fair trial
WHO IS THE JUDGE?
it gives the court a conviction, it saves the court a lot of time, and saves the court money
WHAT IS WHY THE PROSECUTOR WOULD GIVE A PLEA BARGAIN?
the conditional release of an inmate prior to the completion of his prison sentence, after he agrees to follow very specific rules and regulations.
WHAT IS PAROLE?
a popular wrought-iron tower located in Paris, France
WHAT IS THE EIFFEL TOWER?
to be sworn in, promise to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth
WHAT IS BEING PLACED UNDER OATH?
the person that the crime was committed against
WHAT IS THE VICTIM?
punishable by life imprisonment with a mandatory 25 years served before you become eligible for parole, or the death penalty can be imposed
What is CAPITAL FELONY (or DEATH PENALTY)
a suspension of a sentence when you are convicted but not put in jail, the court retains jurisdiction over you and requires you to abide by some specific rules
WHAT IS PROBATION?
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WHAT IS A TISKET, A TASKET?