Pleas
Plea that says you admit you committed the crime.
Guilty
This is the best way to communicate with your attorney/lawyer during a court hearing/trial.
Wisper or write it down.
What is the person who is charged with the crime called?
Defendant
What side can have evidence?
Both, the prosecution and the defense
Plea that says you deny you committed the crime.
This is what I need to do with my cellphone before entering the courtroom.
Turn it off.
This person makes sure everyone is following the rules, makes decisions about the law, and hands down the sentence. They may be called the referee?
Who is the Judge?
Who questions a witness?
Defense Attorney and Prosecutor
This is how you should plea if you want to have a trial.
Not guilty
T/F: It is okay to stand up and yell at a witness if you think they are lying on the witness stand.
What is False.
This is the attorney who is against you and trying to get you convicted of the crime you have been accused of.
The District Attorney/Prosecutor
A promise to tell the truth in court?
An Oath
A deal you make with the prosecutor/DA. You agree to admit to a less serious charge, and you receive a lighter consequence for admitting guilty to the crimes.
Plea deal (bargain/agreement)
What should you do if you are feeling anxious in the courtroom?
What is tell your lawyer and use coping skills?
An attorney appointed by a court to represent the "best interests of the juvenile". Asks the judge to do what is in the youth's best interest. They make recommendations regarding things that may help you.
Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
No, they CAN choose to testify but they are NOT required to testify.
This plea says you are not admitting guilt, but you won't fight the charges and it's treated the same as a guilty plea.
No contest
Smirking, rolling your eyes, and shaking your head are all examples of this, which may make a bad impression and affect the outcome of my case.
What is body language?
A person who is called to testify about what they know about the crime.
Who is a witness?
Lucas was told by the prosecutor that he will need to testify about what he heard and saw on the day of the crime. What would Lucas be called in the courtroom?
Witness