INTRO TO TRIAL
MISDEMEANORS MATTER
LEGAL INFO
vs.
LEGAL ADVICE
vs.
LEGAL ADVICE
SECURITY
DV CASES
100
What is a Complaint?
Charging instrument, sworn allegation charging defendant with an offense
100
Which of the following violation is WORSE?
DWI or DUI
WHY?
100
Do we offer court appointed attorneys for Class C?
No, we do not.
100
Where are at least 3 panic buttons located?
Judges Bench, Security Guards, Tonya's office, and Front Counter (2)
100
What is the difference between DV vs. Assault?
DV - Relationship within the household
ex: mother, husband, sister
Assault - Non-household members
ex: friend, stranger
200
After how many days out can a defendant submit a Motion for a New Trial?
10 DAYS
200
What percent of traffic fatality are due to speeding?
33.33%
200
TRUE or FALSE
You are able to help defendants fill out documents?
FALSE
200
Who is the bailiff's main priority while in the court room if something were to occur?
The Judge (& Natalie! ♥)
200
Why are DV cases so important?
Help prevent future family violence, felony, and homicide.
300
How can a defendant waive their right to a Jury Trial?
By submitting something in writing OR entering a plea
300
What year did Texas outlaw red light cameras?
300
"Do you want to keep this off your record?," is appropriate to ask the defendant?
NO SIR/MA'AM
300
Who is on our Security Committee?
Judge Adams, Patrick, Jennifer, & Chief Marshal
300
How long are Emergency Protection Orders (EPOs) effective?
31-91 DAYS
400
What does Voir Dire determine?
Determines potential jurors selected
400
What percent of people die due to not wearing a seat belt?
50%
400
Who CAN give legal advice?
Attorneys ONLY
400
How many panic buttons are in the court?
Currently, 13!
400
Who can request an EPO?
Victim, Judge, Officer, & Detective