Vocabulary
Competency
Ability to understand courtroom proceedings
You were ordered to come to DPC for treatment and training about the court system. What is this treatment and training known as?
Competency Restoration
Which side can have evidence? Prosecution or Defense?
Both
Katerina was just found guilty of assault in the 1st degree. She is now awaiting her sentencing. Who will provide Katerina with her sentence?
The Judge
Contempt of Court
A charge that one can receive if being disruptive in the courtroom
Who is the only person who can legally determine if a defendant is competent or incompetent?
Define perjury.
Lying under oath
Jerome has 5 charges. 3 of his charges are classified as more serious than the other 2 charges. What types of charges does he have?
Felonies and Misdemeanors
Verdict
Decision by the jury or judge of guilty or not guilty
Who is the only person, in your case, that can decide if you take a plea bargain or go to trial?
You (the defendant)
Name 3 types of evidence.
Fingerprints, hair, body fluids, video camera footage, pictures, witnesses, etc.
Aubrey was just sentenced to time served. What does that mean?
The time that Aubrey has already served is her sentence
Conviction
A court finding of guilty following a trial or a plea bargain
Can you enter a plea or stand trial even if you are still not yet competent to stand trial?
No, your case is on pause when you are deemed incompetent to stand trial
The prosecutor called a witness to the stand. When the prosecutor is questioning this witness, this is called direct examination. What is it called when the defense attorney is questioning this witness?
Cross Examination
Guilty But Mentally Ill and Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
Appeal
If you have been found guilty in trial, you can request to have a higher court review your case if you feel that the law was not followed correctly
When deciding if a defendant is competent to stand trial, there are 2 aspects that need to be considered. The ____ knowledge and the ____ knowledge.
What amendment in the US Constitution gives defendants the right to remain silent?
5th Amendment ("I plead the 5th")
Salvador wishes to take his case to trial. However, he does not want there to be a jury and would like the judge to determine guilt or innocence. What type of trial is this?
Bench Trial