Misdemeanor/Felony
Important Terms
Legal Rights
100

Drunk in public, Misdemeanor or Felony

Misdemeanor

100

What is a misdemeanor?

A small crime

100

What is your right to remain silent?

You do not have to answer questions from the police without an attorney

200

Armed Robbery, Misdemeanor or Felony?

Felony

200

What is a felony

A large major crime

200

True or False: The defendant needs to testify in their trial. 

False: the defendant can choose not to testify.

300

Trespassing, Misdemeanor or Felony?

Misdemeanor

300

What is evidence?

Things that look like a crime was committed (DNA, Surveillance video)

300

What does the right to a counsel mean?

To have an attorney defend you at all stages of the trial.

400

Distribution of schedule 1 drugs, Misdemeanor or Felony?

Felony

400

Committing a crime, what does it mean?

When a person breaks the law.

400

What is the right to enter plea?

To choose the plea they think is best
500

Vandalism, Misdemeanor or Felony?

Depends on location or crime/severity

500

What does it mean if there is a witness to a crime?

Someone saw the crime happen

500

What does it mean to have the right to trial?

Right to a fair and speedy trial and not be charged for something that they might not have done.

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