Your Rights
Rights you have as a citizen, any time you are arrested or are being questioned. These rights are read to you by a police officer when you are questioned.
Miranda Rights
A statement made under oath before a judge in court; when a person gives answers to questions presented by both lawyers
Testimony
Supervision ordered by the judge where the juvenile is allowed to live in the community under certain terms and conditions.
Probation
Rules for good behavior and manners expected in the courtroom
Etiquette
When you swear to tell the truth in court
Oath
This right states that it is up to the prosecutor to prove that you are guilty, and that it is you defense lawyer's job to prove your are not guilty.
You are innocent unless or until you are proven guilty.
The three reasons why someone will have a disposition hearing are:
1. Admit
2 Found guilty/responsible at the adjudication hearing
3. Accept a plea agreement
You may be ordered to participate in a program where you would have to live out of your home in a facility such as a group home or residential facility that provides 24 hour supervision and possible treatment for problems (such as mental health or substance use)
Out-Of-Home placement
Using curse words, swear words, or other bad language is not allowed in court.
Profanity
To give evidence or make statements against yourself to the police or in court
Self-incriminate
This right states that you are not required to speak in court. You and your lawyer will decide if you wish to give up this right.
1. admit
2. accept a plea agreement
An act committed by an underage person (juvenile) that would not be considered a crime if committed by an adult. Examples are truancy, running away from home, breaking curfew, possession of alcohol or tobacco
Status offence
Clothing that is respectful and appropriate for court; including being clean, free of tears and graphics, wearing pants not shorts, and dresses/skirts that are not too short.
Courtroom attire
Communication between you and your lawyer which is private
Confidential Communication
This right states that you allowed to call your own witness and show evidence in you defense
You have the right to present evidence
The proper sequence (steps) of an adjudication hearing
1. Opening statement
2. Presentation of evidence
3. Closing Argument
4. Ruling
Court-ordered work hours completed by the juvenile to benefit the community. May be an additional requirement of probation.
Community Service
Some main rules of behavior in court include:
Be on time, sit quietly, be respectful, pay attention, talk to you lawyer, always tell the truth, No food or drinks, turn off cell phones, dress appropraitely
Lying under oath. The crime of telling a lie in court after promising to tell the truth
Perjury
This right states that your defense lawyer can question witnesses on your behalf.
You have the right to confront witnesses
Consequences are given by the judge in this type of hearing
Disposition hearing
Making up for wrong that was done to a victim by repaying them somehow (either with money, work, returning property, or other terms directed by the judge)
Restitution
Contempt
A reasonable basis for believing a person is guilty of a crime. With this police can make an arrest
Probable cause