Court Room

Pleas

100

Admitting that you did the crime

What is guilty

200

Stating that you did not do the crime

What is not guilty

300

You're not admitting that you did the crime, but you're also not saying that you didn't do it. You're leaving the decision up to the judge

What is no contest

400

Stating that you did do the crime, but that you're not guilty because you were unable to tell the difference between right and wrong at the time of the crime.

What is not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)

500

A legal agreement where a defendant pleads guilty or no contest to a criminal charge in exchange for lesser charge/ lesser sentence.

What is a plea bargain?

Your legal rights

100

to have an attorney defend you at all stages of the case or be given a public defender to speak for you 

What is right to counsel? 

200

The defendant can choose the plea they think is best and get advise from the public defender 

What is right to enter a plea? 

300

The defendant has a constitutional right to a jury trial 

What is right to trial? 

400

The defendant does not have to answer questions from the police without an attorney with them

What is the right to remain silent? 

500

The defendant has a right to receive a copy of the compliant or charges against them 

What is right to the complaint? 

Court terms Lesson 2

100

What is an example of a felony? 

arson, robbery, assault, resisting arrest 

200

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and felony? 

Felony = larger crime

misdemeanor = smaller crime 

300

When the police detains a person, and the person has to go with the police to jail/ or a hospital

What is being in custody?

400

This means the truth (guilt or innocence)

What is a verdict? 

500

Telling the truth, and cooperating with your attorney

What is ability to work with your attorney 

Competency

100

Not ready for court

What is incompetent to stand trial?

200

Understanding your charges, trial process, court room personnel, and choices you have in helping yourself

What is a competency?

300

How do you become competent? 

What is.. Having an understanding of charges, insight on your mental health diagnosis, understanding of court, and ability to work with your attorney. 

400

Why do we need to understand the charges against us?

What is having a fair trial and understanding the court system. 

500

Who can refer me for an evaluation?

What is Dr. Z

Misc.

100

Who helps the judge decide if someone is ready or trial? 

What is: 

In mental health court, the defendant is seen by a psychiatrist or a psychologist. 

200

What is a large/ major crime, with longer sentences?

What is a felony?

300

Who is in your treatment team? 

Social Workers (Sallie & Des) Dr. Z, nurses, IST Coordinator, and Np's (medication) 

400

Where I will return to once I am found competent

What is JAIL

500

A smaller crime with shorter sentences

What is a misdemeanor?