Pleas
The answer the defendant gives to the court on how they want to move forward
What's a verdict?
The final decision at the end of the case decided by the Judge or Jury
What are the possible verdicts when pleading NGRI?
NGRI
Guilty
When do you enter a plea?
Entered before trial (at arraignment/early in the case)
Do you have to pass the competency evaluation to mover forward?
Yes
What is a Not Guilty Plea?
Defendant says they did not commit the crime
Results in a trial
What's a Not Guilty Verdict?
Court (Judge or Jury) decides
Defendant was found innocent of the crime
Defendant is free
What are possible verdicts when pleading No Contest?
Judge will find the defendant Guilty
What's rights do you give up in a Guilty Plea or Plea Bargain?
-Right to trial
-Right to a jury
-Right to confront/ cross-examine witness
-Right to remain silent
-Right to present a defense
What do I need to know to pass my evaluation?
My Charges
My medications
My diagnosis
What happened that day
Court related terms
What is a Guilty Plea?
Defendant admits they committed the crime.
No Trial
What's a Guilty Verdict?
Court (Judge or Jury) decides
Defendant was found they did do the crime
If felony charge, they go to prison
What are possible verdicts when pleading Guilty?
Guilty only since the defendant already admits guilt
A plea bargain must be agreed by the ______?
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Approved by the Judge
What happens after a not guilty verdict?
No sentence
What's a NGRI plea?
Defendant says they did the act but were not responsible because of their mental illness
Results in a trial
What's a NGRI Verdict?
Court (Judge or Jury) decides
The defendant found not responsible because of their mental illness
Go to state hospital for mandated treatment
What pleas have a trial?
Not Guilty
NGRI
In a No Contest Plea are you admitting to the guilt?
No
You do not admit to guilt but accepting the punishment/ outcome
What happens after a Guilty Verdict?
Sentence
What's a No Contest Plea?
Defendant does not admit guilt but accepts conviction
No Trial
What are possible verdicts when pleading Not Guilty?
Guilty
Not Guilty
What pleas don't have a trial?
No Contest
What's a competency evaluation?
The interview to see if the defendant is competent to stand trail.
Why are you here now in this facility?
To learn to become competent