PLEAS
Admitting that you did the crime
GUILTY
Prescribes medications, makes mental illness diagnosis, recommends treatment
PSYCHIATRIST
A sentence giving you the opportunity to stay out of jail as long as you follow the rules
SUSPENDED SENTENCE
Any behavior during trial the could interfere with court and can result in a fine or time in jail
CONTEMPT OF COURT
Able to aid and assist in your defense and understand the legal proceedings against you
COMPETENCY
Keep your right to a trial, right to an appeal, and right to bench or jury trial
NOT GUILTY
Assistant to the judge who brings files and prepares forms
COURT CLERK
The most serious classification of a crime
FELONIES
The ability to understand and assist your attorney at a hearing or trial
AID AND ASSIST
The set of legal rules that protect you
RIGHTS
You're not admitting that you did the crime, but you're also not saying that you didn't do it. You do not want to fight against the accusation
NO CONTEST
Assists you with learning the restoration kit, 1st person you should make requests to
MENTAL HEALTH TECH
Sentences for more than one crime will be completed one after the other
CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES
A new charge if you lie in court
PERJURY
The decision of guilty/not guilty by the judge or jury
VERDICT
(1) Expert testimony is given relating to mental illness/insanity
(2) The testimony is relevant to the issue of whether had the mental stats required for the offense charged
NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY (NGRI)
Carries out doctor's orders, patient care on unit, administers medications
NURSE
The least serious classification of a crime
MISDEMEANOUR
T/F Talking with your attorney is allowed in court as long as you whisper or slide them a note
TRUE
A court finding of guilty after a trial or plea bargain
CONVICTION
(1) You are guilty of an offense
(2) You were mentally ill when the offense was committed
GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL (GBMI)
An expert in their field of work. Will give their professional opinion about topics they are an expert in
EXPERT WITNESS
A way of staying out of jail by regularly meeting with a probation officer and following their directives
PROBATION
When the prosecutor asks the defendant questions; only after the defense attorney calls the defendant to the stand
CROSS EXAMINATION
The prosecution has to prove you are guilty for you to be convicted of a crime
BURDEN OF PROOF