ERA
The Defendant
Who is "Era Bryant"
Witnesses
Who are the people who tell the court what they know about the case under oath in a Trial?
Not Guilty
What is the plea I would submit to the court if I did not commit the crime?
Plea Bargain
What is "a deal offered by the State Attorney that includes a possible reduced charge and reduced sentence?
What has to happen for your case to proceed through the legal system?
You need to be evaluated by a court appointed doctor who finds you competent to proceed.
Battery on a Law Enforcement Office
What is one of my three charges. (Bonus: is it a felony or misdemeanor?)
Jessica Recksiedler
Who is the judge in this case?
Guilty
What is the plea I would submit to the court if I committed the crime?
Can you decline a plea bargain?
Yes. (Bonus: What happens when you decline a plea bargain?)
Who determines if your competent to proceed?
The court appointed doctor (who writes up a report and sends it to the court. If all agree with the report findings, the court will change your status to CTP)
Resisting an Officer With Violence
What is one of the three charges against me (Bonus: Is it a felony or misdemeanor?)
Joseph Hindalong
Who is my Public Defender?
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
What is the plea that means I may have done what I am accused of, but I was not sane (mentally stable) at the time of the offense?
Who is the only person who can call you to testify at trial?
Your attorney
What is a Conditional Release Order?
It's an Order from the court that includes stipulations that I must follow while I'm living in the community.
Battery - Domestic Violence
What is one of the three charges against me (Bonus: Is it a felony or misdemeanor?)
The State Attorney
Who is the lawyer trying to prove I am guilty or prove I did whatever the police said I did?
What is the plea that tells the court "I'm not saying I did the crime, and I'm not saying I didn't commit the crime. I'm going to accept the terms of a plea bargain and give up my right to go to trial?
No Contest
Who's job is it to make sure you get a fair trial?
The judge (and your attorney)
What can happen if I violate my Conditional Release Order?
I can go back to jail.
January 6, 2025
What is the date of my arrest in this case?
The Jury
Who are random people from the community who listen to the facts in the case and determine a verdict (guilty or innocent) at the end of a trial?
The person who offers a plea bargain
The State Attorney
How does the jury find out about the case so they can decide if you're guilty or innocent?
They listen to, and review, the facts in the case. They hear from witnesses and follow the judge's instructions.
What happens when/if you're found to be competent to proceed?
I can either accept a plea bargain or go to trial to resolve my case.