PLEAS or VERDICTS
Defendant admits to the charges
Guilty Plea
What do we call the decision the judge or jury makes at the end of a trial?
VERDICT
This person makes sure the courtroom runs fairly and legally.
JUDGE
What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial?
BENCH TRIAL - JUDGE DECIDES
JURY TRIAL - JURY DECIDES
Punishment given by the judge after a guilty verdict or plea.
SENTENCE
Not Guilty Plea
When a defendant is found guilty, what happens next in the court process?
The judge gives the sentence
This person presents evidence against the defendant.
PROSECUTOR
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
At what hearing are charges read, and a plea is entered?
ARRAIGNMENT
Promise to tell the truth in court.
OATH
The defendant was found of committing the crime
If a defendant is found “Not Guilty,” what does that mean for the case?
The case is over, and the defendant is free of the charges
Who defends the accused person in court?
PUBLIC DEFENDER
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
Questioning by the opposing attorney during trial is called what?
CROSS-EXAMINATION
Lying under oath is called what?
PREJURY
The judge or Jury found that the defendant didn't do the crime
Not Guilty Verdict
Who announces the final verdict in a trial?
JURY - JURY TRIAL
JUDGE - BENCH TRIAL
This person keeps order in the courtroom.
BAILIFF
When a person accepts a deal to plead guilty for a lighter sentence, what is this called?
PLEA BARGAIN
A written or spoken statement given in court under oath.
TESTIMONY
No Contest Plea
If the jury cannot agree on a verdict, what is it called?
HUNG JURY
This person takes notes word-for-word of everything said in court.
COURT REPORTER
Name two factors the judge considers when sentencing after a Guilty plea.
Criminal history, severity/type of crime, number of charges, ability to change
Disrespecting the authority of the court or judge, which can result in fines or jail time.
CONTEMPT OF COURT