Pleas
Makes sure that everyone in the court is following the rules. Sometimes called the "referee" and must remain neutral
What is the judge
A minor offense or lesser charge and is a less serious crime
What is a misdemeanor
This is an answer I provide when I am presented with my charges
What is a plea
What are the 2 rights that I give up if I take a plea bargain?
What is the right to a trial and the right to an appeal
Stating that you did not do the crime
What is not guilty
The person charged with committing the crime
What is the defendant
A more serious charge, carries a harsher penalty
What is a felony
CST stands for
What is Competent to Stand Trial
This panel is made up of 12 people from the community
What is a jury?
You're not admitting that you did the crime, but you're also not saying that you didn't do it. Which plea is this?
What is No Contest
This is the only person in court who is working for you and trying to help you to the best of their ability.
What is the defense attorney
Local lock-up. May be sentenced there for days, weeks, or months, buts usually less than a year
What is jail
This is when I go to trial and the Judge is the person who decides my guilt or innocence, this is called a
What is a Verdict
Facts/objects that prove either innocence or guilt (videotapes, DNA, fingerprints, witness testimony)
What is evidence
Stating that you did do the crime, but that you're not guilty because you were unable to tell the difference between right and wrong at the time of the crime.
What is not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)
The person in the court room who is trying to prove that you are guilty. He/she is not on your side.
What is the Prosecutor/Commonwealth Attorney
A sentence other than jail
What is Probation?
In a Jury Trial, the jury decides whether I am guilty or innocent, which is called a _____________.
If I am found guilty, the Judge will then decide what my punishment is, which is called a ______________.
What is Verdict
What is Sentence
Understanding the charges against you and being able to work well with your attorney to assist in your own defense is part of what?
What is competency
The defendant, prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge all have to agree to this before it can be accepted. usually results in a lighter sentence or a lesser charge
What is a plea bargain
Someone who is called to the stand to be asked questions by the Prosecutor and the Defense Attorney. This person MUST tell the truth otherwise they are breaking the law.
What is a witness
If you are disruptive in court, you can be charged with the following
What is Contempt of Court
When evaluated for competency and found Not Competent but Restorable, the Judge will order you to receive psychiatric treatment at a state psychiatric hospital with the goal of competency restoration. How long is this treatment order for?
What is 1/3 the maximum sentence of my charges but no more than 15 months or 457 days, which ever is less.
If I am found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, I will be sent to:
Central State Hospital