Court Personnel
Who is the Defendant?
what is the person being charged with a crime
what is physical evidence
things you can see/touch
what plea is "i did do it"
Guilty
what do you have to plea to get a plea bargain/deal?
guilty or no contest
which pleas do not go to trial?
guilty and no contest
Who is the Judge?
"Boss" of courtroom, Neutral
what is testimonial evidence
things people say/testify
what plea is "i did not do it"
not guilty
what do you give up when you accept a plea deal?
the right to jury trial and the right to appeal
what happens if you plea NGI
Go to state hospital 6 months to indefinite (life)
Who is the public defender
lawyer appointed by court that helps you in your defense and gives legal advice
what is an eye witness
someone who saw the crime happen
what plea is "i am not admitting guilt but will accept punishment"
no contest
what will a plea bargain / deal give you?
lesser charge or lesser sentence
what can you do to prepare for court, team meetings, meeting with lawyer, family phone calls, etc
COPING SKILLS!!
who is the district attorney
Lawyer who is against you and wants to prove you guilty.
what is an expert witness
someone who has a lot of knowledge or experience in a certain topic
what plea is " I did do it but i was mentally ill at the time of the crime"
Not guilty by reason of insanity
what do you do when you accept a plea bargain?
sign a legal agreement, sentencing hearing, and are convicted of a crime
What do you need to know along with what you are going to plea?
if there is any evidence to support your plea
Who is the Jury?
12 citizens decides verdict based on evidence, all 12 must agree
what kind of evidence is this (gun,footprints, DNA, police report)
Physical evidence
which two pleas go to trial?
not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity
who offers you the plea bargain?
the district attorney, the public defender, and the judge.
Which are the two types of charges?
felony and misdemeanor