Courtroom Roles
This person is charged with a crime
The Defendant
This plea means the defendant says they did not commit the crime.
Not Guilty Plea
This is the final decision in a case made by the judge or jury.
Verdict
This is the first hearing where the defendant hears the charges and enters a plea.
Arraignment
This includes testimony, police reports, or objects found related to the crime.
Evidence
This lawyer helps the defendant get the best possible outcome.
defense attorney/public defender
This plea means the defendant admits committing the crime.
Guilty Plea
This verdict means the court decided the defendant did not commit the crime.
Not Guilty verdcit
This is a deal where the defendant pleads guilty or no contest for a lesser punishment or charge.
Plea Bargain
This is when a witness gives a statement under oath.
Testimony
These are 12 people from the county who decide the verdict in a jury trial.
Jury
This plea means the defendant accepts punishment without admitting guilt.
No Contest
This is the punishment given after being found guilty.
Sentence
This happens when the jury talks privately to decide the verdict.
Deliberation
This is when the other lawyer asks questions to a witness.
Cross-examinatioin
This person keeps order and provides security in the courtroom.
Bailiff
This plea says the defendant committed the act but did not understand it was wrong because of mental illness.
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Plea
What are the two possible verdicts after a not guilty plea?
Guilty or Not gulity
This happens when the higher court reviews a case outcome.
Appeal
This means lying under oath.
Perjury
This person records every word said in court word-for-word.
Court Reporter
Which two pleas result in a trial?
Not gulity and NGRI
What are the two possible verdicts after an NGRI plea?
guilty and NGRI
This happens when the jury cannot agree on a verdict.
Hung Jury
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case?
Prosecutor/district attorney