Court Procedure
The amount of time you must do in custody based on the charges.
Sentence
This person is the boss in the courtroom.
Judge
When you break the law you are committing a...
Crime
"Objection!"
Public Defender or District Attorney
The right to remain silent and to have an attorney present during questioning are both part of these rights.
Miranda Rights
When someone purposely tells a lie under oath.
Perjury
The attorney who tries to prove you are guilty in a trial.
District Attorney
Things which can be shown in court to prove the defendant is guilty of a crime. (documents, pictures, video, etc.)
Evidence
"We the ___ find the defendant guilty"
Jury
The client's right to not testify in their own case is protected under this amendment.
5th Amendment
Questioning by the opposing attorney.
Cross-Examination
The person being charged with a crime.
Defendant
This means you understand what is happening in court, can work with your attorney, and make good decisions for yourself.
Competent to Stand Trial
"In my professional opinion, the defendant is not competent to stand trial"
Expert Witness (Psychologist or Psychiatrist)
An officer needs this to make an arrest.
Probable Cause
An agreement made between the defendant and prosecutor in which the defendant pleads guilty for a lesser sentence.
Plea Bargain
Attorney who defends the defendant and attempts to get them the best possible outcome.
Public Defender
First court appearance where you are advised of your charges, enter a plea, and bail is set.
Arraignment
"How do you plea?"
Judge
The District Attorney attempts to prove the defendant is guilty beyond _ _______ ____ in a trial.
A Reasonable Doubt
A formal argument between two sides to determine guilt or innocence.
Trial
The person who testifies in court because they seen the crime happen.
Witness
Plea in which the defendant does not admit to the crime but will not fight the charges.
No Contest
"Not guilty your honor"
Defendant
This gives an officer reason to investigate further into an incident.
Reasonable Suspicion