Pleas
What are you telling the court if you plead guilty?
I committed the crime and I accept punishment
If you plead guilty - what happens next, plea bargain or trial?
Plea bargain
What two plea options lead to a trial?
Not guilty & NGRI
What is the role of your attorney
trying to get you the best possible outcome
True or false, if you plead guilty you give up your right to an attorney
false
What are you telling the court if you plead Not Guilty?
I did not commit the crime or I don't think you can prove I did this crime
If you plead Not Guilty - what happens next, plea bargain or trial?
Trial
What is presented at trial to help a judge or jury determine a person's guilt?
Evidence
What is the role of the defense attorney if you plead not guilty
to get you found not guilty and go free
What is an appeal
A redo of a trial
What are you telling the court if you plead NGRI?
I committed the crime, but at the time of the offense I didn't understand right from wrong due to my mental illness, and therefore should not be punished.
If you plead No Contest - what happens next, plea bargain or trial?
Plea Bargain
What is the purpose of a trail?
to determine if someone is guilty, not guilty/NGRI
What is the role of the prosecutor?
If you plead guilty, do you give up your right to remain silent?
no
What are you telling the court if you plead no contest?
I remain silent/neutral (not admitting guilt) but I realize there is too much evidence against me to win at trial, and therefore will accept a plea bargain for a lesser punishment
If you plead NGRI - what happens next, plea bargain or trial?
Trial
Who gives the sentence in a jury trial?
Judge
What is the role of the prosecutor if you plead guilty?
to offer a plea bargain
What are the three rights you loose when you plead guilty?
Right to a trial
Right to face accuser
Right to appeal
What is the difference between a plea option, and a plea bargain?
Plea Option is what you tell the court in response to your charges
Plea Bargain is a deal for a lesser sentence if you plead guilty or no contest
If found NGRI at trial and there is a need for treatment -- are you then sentenced to serve 3 years at a mental health hospital to get treatment, or are you court ordered to inpatient treatment for an indefinite period of time?
court ordered to inpatient treatment for an indefinite period of time
What is the difference between a hearing and a trial?
A hearing/ pre-trial hearing is when something is brought in front of the judge for a decision, such as if the person is competent to stand trial, if evidence should be allowed in the court, ect...
A Trial is where evidence is presented and a determination of guilty or innocence is made.
What is the role of your attorney if you plead guilty?
to negotiate with the prosecutor to get you a good deal
You have the right to be competent to stand trial. What three criteria must you meet?
Have factual understanding of legal system
Have rational understanding of how to apply the facts to your case
Ability to work with an attorney