People
A person who's job is to convict you.
What is the District Attorney
I enter a plea stating that admit that I committed the crime I am being accused of.
What is Guilty?
an amount of money a judge may impose as part of the punishment if a person is found guilty.
What is a Fine.
Something that has actual existence and supports the prosecution's case.
What is Factual Evidence.
The reason you were sent to Napa State Hospital.
What is PC 1370 Incompetent to Stand Trial.
A person who acts as the boss or referee of the courtroom.
What is the Judge
I am innocent of the charge against me.
What is Not Guilty.
The secretary of the judge and court who keeps the court schedule, prepares legal documents, and handles evidence in a trial.
What is Court Clerk.
Making a statement that accuses oneself of a criminal offense that may lead to criminal prosecution now or in the future.
What is Self-Incrimination.
Someone who has first-hand knowledge of what took place in the alleged crime.
What is Eye Witness.
I am not admitting or denying that I did the crime, but you can sentence me for the crime.
What is No Contest.
Your ability to discuss with your attorney what you were thinking, feeling and interpreting at the time of the incidences leading to your arrest.
What is States of Mind.
Someone you can talk to about your legal case while you're at Napa State Hospital to give you feedback on how you are relating information.
What is your Treatment Team (Psychologist, Social Worker, or Psychiatrist, Rehab Therapist) or Attorney.
I am guilty of the crime, but I was mentally ill at the time of the crime and did not know right from wrong.
What is Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity (NGRI).
The person you should communicate effectively with since that person has a direct impact on the outcome of your legal case.
What is the Public Defender (your lawyer).
Sentence is up to 365 days (1 year) in jail.
What is a Misdemeanor
The person that will come and ask you questions about how well you are understanding your legal case, how to defend yourself, and your legal options.
What is the Forensics Evaluator.
I can enter these two pleas to get a plea bargain.
What are No Contest & Guilty.
a program offered through the courts or a private agency that, if complied with, will fill certain requirements given by a Judge instead of a jail or prison sentence. Examples are mental health court, drug court, or completion of a treatment program.
What is a Diversion Program.
Being able to present relevant ideas and concepts, stay on topic, and make yourself understood to your attorney.
The word used to describe when you knowingly tell a lie in court.
What is Perjury.