Court Players
The person who sits in front of the court and makes decisions about what will happen during the trial
Judge
The person who is accused of committing a crime
The oath witnesses take when they testify says that they promise to "tell the whole _____..."
Truth
A serious charge that comes with a longer and/or more severe sentence (like prison time).
Felony
A sentence that allows you go free, but you must remain under the supervision of the court and follow any rules the judge sets for you.
Probation
The person who tells what he/she knows about a crime
Witness
Which of the following should you tell your lawyer?
(a) What happened during the incident.
(b) Details of the Arrest
(c) Information that is truthful, even if it may look bad
(d) Possible Witnesses/Evidence
(e) All of the Above
(f) None of the Above
(e) All of the Above!
Cross-Examination is...
(a) When the other lawyer asks you/your witness questions
(b) When your lawyer asks you/your witness questions
(a) When the other lawyer asks you/your witness questions
After being found guilty by a judge or jury, you will receive a _________________ in a separate hearing.
Sentence (Punishment)
Answering questions about what you know as truthfully as you can.
Testify
The person in the courtroom who is trying to prove you did something wrong
Prosecutor/Prosecuting Attorney
If you plead __________, you give up the following rights:
(a) Your right to a trial
(b) Your right to face your accuser
(c) Your right to remain silence
(d) Your right to an appeal
Guilty
An ___________ happens after a person is found not guilty of a crime and involves being released and free from the charges of an offense.
Acquittal
Who can help you decide whether or not you should testify in your own defense (which is optional)?
Your Lawyer
A less serious crime, punishable by up to one year in jail.
Misdemeanor
The people who hear what happened and make a decision about whether the person is guilty or not
Jury
The amendment that protects people from incriminating themselves in a court of law. If a defendant is testifying or being interviewed by law enforcement and does not want to answer a question, they can plead the ____ and refuse to answer.
5th Amendment
The final decision that the judge or jury makes after a trial
Verdict
Things taken at the scene of the crime to help show what happened (e.g., fingerprints, weapons, camera footage).
Evidence
A plea that means, I do not admit to the crime but I will accept the punishment that the court gives me.
No Contest or Nolo Contendere
A law enforcement officer that keeps order and maintains safety in the courtroom
Bailiff
Suppose you are charged with a crime. You know you are partly guilty and that the evidence against you is strong. What may you and your attorney decide to seek/consider?
Plea Bargain
The burden of proof in a criminal case. The judge or jury have to find you guilty __________ ___ ______________ _____ for you to be convicted of a crime.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
What are the four types of pleas you can make?
(1) Guilty
(2) Not Guilty
(3) No Contest
(4) Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
Contempt of Court