Pleas
What do you plead if you did not do the crime?
A police officer stops you and starts to ask you questions
Right to remain silent
This person escorts a defendant and keeps peace in the courtroom
What do you plead if you were under the influence of substances or have a mental illness?
NGI
The police put handcuffs on you.
Right to know why you are arrested
Lawyers who represent the state or the defendant in a criminal case, or the plaintiff and defendant in a civil case.
Prosecutor/DA
What does it mean to plead no contest?
You do not want to admit you're guilty or not guilty.
You need help in jail
right to an attorney
Presides over the court, rules on legal matters, and ensures proceedings are fair and orderly.
Judge
What does NGI mean?
Not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
Name 3 Rights
Answers vary
Provide testimony about what they saw or know regarding the case.
Witness
Name the 4 pleas and their purpose
Answers can vary
Name 9 rights
Creates a verbatim record of everything said in the courtroom.
Court Reporter