Vocab Words
What is a law?
Rules written to protect us and tell us how we must act
TRUE OR FALSE?
You are allowed to whisper or write down what you want to say if you want to talk to your lawyer during the trial.
True
What should you do if a witness lies about you in court?
Tell your lawyer
Ella was charged with arson. While she is in court, she hears the judge keep discussing the defendant and she is unsure who the defendant is in her case. Who would the defendant be?
Ella
What is it called when the defendant declares that the charge is NOT true?
Not Guilty Plea
Laura was accused of committing a crime and received a charge. She cannot remember what type of crime she was charged with, but she knows that it is a crime that is considered more serious. What type of crime was she likely charged with?
Felony
Are you (the defendant) REQUIRED to testify on the witness stand at your trial?
No, because you have the right to remain silent and not incriminate yourself
Courtney was offered a plea bargain. She has a question about the sentence she would receive if she agreed to the plea bargain. Who should she discuss her question with?
Her defense attorney
What side (prosecution or defense) can have a witness?
Guilty
What is a verdict?
The decision that is made as to whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty
TRUE OR FALSE?
Once you begin answering the police officer's questions, you cannot ask for a lawyer.
False, even after you have begun answering questions, you have the right to ask for a lawyer
When is the only time you are allowed to speak to the judge while in the courtroom?
When the judge asks you to speak
After your evaluation, the evaluator will write a report. Who does this report get sent to? (100 points will be given for each correct answer)
Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney
What are the 3 pleas? (100 points will be given for each correct answer)
Guilty, Not Guilty, No Contest
Definition of testify.
Talk about what you know about a case on the witness stand in the courtroom.
What rights do you give up when you take a plea bargain? (100 points will be given for each correct answer)
1. Right to a trial
2. Right to plead not guilty
3. Right to face your accuser
4. Right to appeal conviction
Luke witnessed Josephine (who was wearing a Buffalo Bills jersey) punch Jake. While testifying on the stand, Luke reports that he saw Josephine in a Philadelphia Eagles jersey when she punched Jake. Since Luke lied while testifying, what is this called?
Perjury
Malcolm was just found guilty of criminal trespassing. He is now waiting for his sentencing hearing. Who will be providing Malcolm with his sentence?
The Judge
Definition of "no contest".
A plea that says you are not admitting guilt, but you are accepting/not fighting the charge.
What is evidence?
Things that show that a defendant did or did not commit the alleged crime
The police were called to a sporting goods store after discovering that a basketball hoop was stolen. After reviewing video footage, the police arrested Jolene and charged her with robbery. While the police officer was arresting Jolene, he was informing her of the rights that she has when being questioned (which includes having the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney). What are these rights called?
Miranda Rights
While in the courtroom, Allen was seen yelling, cursing, and threatening the prosecutor. Allen received a charge for these behaviors. What charge was Allen likely charged with?
Contempt of Court
What is the name of the "courtroom police"?
Bailiff
There are 2 mental health defenses in the State of Delaware. What are they? (250 points will be given for each correct answer)
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
Guilty But Mentally Ill (GBMI)