Misdemeanor/Felony
Drunk in public, Misdemeanor or Felony
Misdemeanor
What is a misdemeanor?
A small crime
What is your right to remain silent?
You do not have to answer questions from the police without an attorney
Armed Robbery, Misdemeanor or Felony?
Felony
What is a felony
A large major crime
True or False: The defendant needs to testify in their trial.
False: the defendant can choose not to testify.
Trespassing, Misdemeanor or Felony?
Misdemeanor
What is evidence?
Things that look like a crime was committed (DNA, Surveillance video)
What does the right to a counsel mean?
To have an attorney defend you at all stages of the trial.
Distribution of schedule 1 drugs, Misdemeanor or Felony?
Felony
Committing a crime, what does it mean?
When a person breaks the law.
What is the right to enter plea?
Vandalism, Misdemeanor or Felony?
Depends on location or crime/severity
What does it mean if there is a witness to a crime?
Someone saw the crime happen
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.