Pleas
By entering this plea, the defendant is saying that they committed the crime they are accused of
What is guilty?
You do not have to answer questions or explain anything unless you have your attorney present
What is the right to remain silent?
This is a crime that is considered serious and can result in a long prison sentence and/or a large fine
What is a felony?
The person accused of a crime
Who is the defendant?
These are the ways the defendant can communicate with their attorney during a trial
What is by passing a note or whispering?
By entering this plea, the defendant is saying that they did not commit the crime that they are accused of and that they want to exercise their right to a trial
What is not guilty?
You are entitled to legal representation (even if you cannot afford it)
What is the right to an attorney?
This is a crime that is not as serious as a felony and can result in a shorter jail sentence
What is a misdemeanor?
This person makes sure that the rules are followed so that the trial is fair
Who is the judge?
This is what everyone in the courtroom does when the judge enters
What is stand/rise?
This is an agreement between the prosecutor, defendant, and judge in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for the charges being reduced or a lesser sentence.
What is a plea bargain?
This right prevents hearsay from being used as evidence against a defendant. This is the purpose of the cross examination by the defense.
What is the right to be confront your accuser?
The maximum amount of time you can serve for a felony conviction
What is a life sentence?
This person works to convict the defendant of a crime with which they have been charged
Who is the prosecutor?
Speaking too loudly, yelling, getting angry, or cussing in court could lead to the judge doing this to the defendant
What is holding in contempt of court?
By entering this plea, the defendant is admitting that they committed a crime, but is asking to not be held criminally responsible because they were mentally ill at the time of the crime and did not understand the wrongfulness of their actions
What is not guilty by reason of insanity?
You can request to be tried and have the outcome decided by 12 of your peers
What is the right to a jury trial?
The maximum amount of time you can serve for a misdemeanor
What is up to 6 months?
It is this person's job to get the defendant the best outcome possible in their criminal case
Who is the defense attorney?
True or False: It is acceptable for the defendant to stand up and announce that a witness is lying during a trial
What is false?
By entering this plea, the defendant is not agreeing or denying that they committed the crime. They are simply not fighting the charges.
What is no contest?
Your trial will happen in a reasonable amount of time, without unnecessary delays
What is the right to a speedy trial?
This is the maximum sentence for a 1st degree felony in the state of Ohio.
What is 11 years?
This group of six to 12 impartial people from the community will determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty
Who is the jury?
This is when someone testifying in court lies under oath
What is perjury?