Court ed level 2
This person has the burden of proof.
Prosecuting attorney
If I accept a plea bargain, I must plea this.
Guilty or no contest
This person wears a serious expression and commands the room from a towering position. With a wooden hammer in hand, their decisions can change lives. But they don’t build houses—just legal arguments.
The Judge
Guilty, not guilty, no contest, not guilty by reason of insanity
What happens when someone in jail is noticed to be struggling with their mental health?
the judge orders an evaluation of your mental health.
What different forms of witnesses are there (Name them)
-Eye witness
-Character witness
-Expert witness
These individuals conduct the plea bargain
The prosecuting attorney, defense attorney and judge
They glide through the courtroom like a chess master, strategizing every move. Sometimes they passionately defend, sometimes they argue to convict. Their best weapon isn’t a sword, but sharp words and strong reasoning.
Lawyer (Defense Attorney or Prosecutor)
What is a sentence?
Punishment for a crime that has been committed
What happens if the accused does not pass the competency evaluation after being treated at a mental health hospital?
they continue court ed group until they pass their competency test.
When the prosecutor asks the defendant questions in court
Cross examination
What is a benefit of taking a plea bargain?
A lighter sentence or less serious charge
Always watching but rarely speaking, this person is like the courtroom’s detective, silently noting every word and action. Their fingers move faster than lightning as they capture every spoken detail, ensuring history is recorded exactly as it happens.
Court Reporter
What is competency?
Ability to understand legal proceedings
How long after receiving treatment is a hospital psychologist likely to do a competency evaluation?
one month or 6 months
What is an oath?
A promise to tell the truth in a court of law
The judge benefits from a plea bargain by saving this
Time
They sit with their fellow decision-makers, listening intently, sometimes whispering theories to each other. They don’t wear uniforms, yet they hold incredible power in determining someone’s fate. Their greatest tool? The ability to weigh truth and deception.
jury
Out of the 2 types of crimes that a defendant can be charged with, which one is more serious?
Felony
What is the next step if a judge rules that the accused is incompetent to proceed due to mental illness?
you are sent to a mental health hospital like FSH.
What are some reasons as to why someone would be found incompetent to stand trial?
Currently manifesting psychotic symptoms
-Is unable to adequately communicate with defense attorney.
-Cannot understand and process information
-Cannot make decisions regarding the case, cannot understand the elements of the charges, cannot understand the gravity of the charges, and the possible penalties.
The rights that are given up when a defendant accepts a plea bargain
-right to a jury trial
-right to face accusers
-right to testify
-right to remain silent
-right to appeal
I walk the tightrope between accusation and defense, standing at the center of every battle fought with words. I command attention but do not wield a gavel. My sharp mind and silver tongue can sway the tide of justice, but in the end, it’s not my decision that seals the fate—it’s the evidence and the law. Who am I?
Prosecutor or Defense Attorney
A group of people that will look at all evidence to decide the verdict.
Jury
Who orders the evaluation of the mental health of the accused by a psychologist?
the judge