Court Personnel
Person accused of breaking the law and is charged with a crime
Defendant aka you
What rights are read to you when you get arrested?
Miranda Rights
What type of plea is you stating you did not do the crime accused against you
Not Guilty
What is the difference between plea's and verdicts?
Plea is what you enter and the Judge what you want to do
Verdict is the outcome of a trial
What is the title of the law enforcement officer in the court
Bailiff
Court Reporter
What are the 4 right that all US citizens have?
Right to free speech
Right to worship
Right to vote
Right to own property
What type of plea is you admitting that you committed the crimes you are accused of?
Guilty plea
What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial?
Bench trial is where the judge just makes the decision and decides he verdict
Jury Trial
If you plead not guilty what is then the next step
You go to trial
This person is against you in court. Their job is to present evidence to show you are guilty and committed a crime.
District Attorney
What does the 5th Amendment state
Right to remain silent
What type of plea is you telling the judge you did commit the crimes BUT because of your mental illness or intellectual disability, you did not understand what you were doing at the time of the crime
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
What is the outcome if you get a Not Guilty verdict
Your charges are gone, case is over, you get to go home
What is it called when the jury cannot agree on a verdict
A mistrial
This person is on your side in court. They represent and speak for you in court. Presents evidence in your favor and introduces doubt to the other side. Can be hired or appointed by court
Defense Attorney
What two things are under the 6th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial and Right to an attorney
What type of plea is you not admitting you did the crime or did not do the crime and you are leaving it up to the Judge to decide.
No Contest plea
What is the outcome if you get a Guilty verdict?
You get sentenced to prison, jail, probation, community service or fines
What does double jeopardy mean?
Means that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
Name the 3 types of witnesses and explain what they each do
Eyewitness witness - Someone who comes to testify in court about something they saw or heard
Character Witness - Person that talks about the character of the defendant
Expert Witness - expert about a certain subject and has a specialized opinion about evidence (Doctor, psychologist, therapist etc.)
What does FAST stand for?
F - Face your accuser
A - Appeal
S - Silent - Right to remain silent
T - Trial - Right to a speedy trial
What type of plea is you maintaining your innocence, but the district attorney has enough evidence to prove you are guilty
Alford Guilty plea
What is the outcome if you get a Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity verdict?
Charges are gone, your case is over BUT you go to the state psych hospital UNTIL the courts feel you are safe, stable and your mental illness symptoms are well-managed
What does it mean to be 'Incapable to Proceed'
when an individual has an mental illness or intellectual disability that prevent them from being able to work with your attorney effectively, understand the court system/process and/or help your lawyer with your case