Court personnel
What is the role of the Judge?
To oversee and keep order in the courtroom
What is the name of the plea that would send you to Jail/Prison?
Guilty
Assault in the 2nd is a more significantly serous felony
What is your attorney's goal?
to defend you and make the best deal they can based on your charges and the evidence
What is it called when someone hears a voices in their mind, when no one is speaking around them
Auditory Hallucinations or "Voices"
What is the name of the attorney that defends you in court?
Defense Attorney
What plea offers lesser time for lesser crime?
Plea bargain
What does it mean to be indicted?
A formal charge when there is enough evidence that you committed the crime.
What is important when working with your attorney?
Trust and communication
A fixed false belief that is not based in reality
Delusional thinking
What is the role of the District Attorney?
To find evidence against you
What plea is saying "you were not responsible at the time of the crime due to having a mental illness
Insanity plea
What does "not indicted" mean?
When formal charges have not been found against you yet.
Why is it important to work with your attorney?
So that they can work to find you the best deal.
A feeling or thought that someone or something is out to harm you or the people you know
Paranoia
What is the role of the Jury?
What plea is saying you did not do the crime & want to go to trial?
Not Guilty
yes
What behaviors are not allowed in the court room?
Yelling, cursing, threatening, and disrespectful statements.
What helps manage mental illness?
Medications & Therapy
How many people are on the Jury in criminal court?
12 people
No
What are some examples of "Property Crimes?"
Burglary, Theft and Robbery
How should you be dressed in court?
Clean and neat
How do you avoid becoming dangerous when you leave MHFPC?
Take your medications for the rest of your life.