LAWS
These are Rules
Laws
Freedoms and choices that people have
The person that is accused of violating the law
Defendant
You should speak directly to the Judge without asking?
No!
The first time you go to court it's called what?
Arraignment
A less serious charge
Misdemeanor
Objects, documents or people that help prove the defendant is guilty or not guilty
Evidence
The lawyer who protects the defendant is called?
Defense attorney or Public defender
If you don't like something that is being said in court, you should yell about it?
No!
When you tell the court you did do the crime you have been accused of.
A serious charge
Felony
This is the name of the crime for not telling the truth while testifying
Perjury
The lawyer who tries to prove you are guilty.
Prosecutor or District Attorney
If the judge asks you to respond to something, is it OK to respond
Yes
This means you are not saying whether you did or did not commit the crime, but you would like to proceed with your sentencing
No Contest
Someone who sees the crime
Witness
When a person acts out in curt and the judge gives a punishment. It could lead to jail time or a fine.
Contempt of Court.
Who is the boss of the courtroom?
Judge
When you talk to your attorney, they cannot discuss the details of your case with anyone else.
True: confidentiality
A deal offered to you by the DA. You pleas Guilty or No Contest in order to get a lesser charge or smaller sentence.
Plea Bargain
A person that describes to the court what they saw or heard on the day of the crime.
Witness
After a person is arrested, the person has a right to a fair trial.
True
Bailiff
If you speak to the judge, you should make good eye contact and not use profanity
Yes/ True
When you tell the court that you did do the crime you were accused of, but you did not know the difference between right and wrong at the time because of your mental illness.
Not guilty by reason of Insanity