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The prosecutors presents this to show you committed the crime
Evidence
These people say what they saw and what they know about the crime.
Witness
The prosecutor calls their witness to the stand and ask them questions.
DIrect examination
Cross examination
What makes the plea bargain offer?
Prosecutor
Each side has the opportunity to make a statement at the beginning of the trial to the Jury. This gives a brief overview of what the trial will be about.
Opening Statement.
At the end of the trial, each side will give what?
Closing statements
When the jury goes into the back room and discuss the case, what is this called?
Deliberating.
Means to speak in court, under oath.
Testify
Explain what a plea deal is?
It is a deal between you ( Defendant) and the prosecutor.
The State must prove_____________ that you committed a crime
Beyond a reasonable doubt
This is the only person that can sentence you
Judge
What is called to remain in the community but under a set of rules.
Probation
What is more serious a Felony 3 or a Felony 1.
Felony 1
What is it called when the prosecutor must show what evidence they have against you?
Discovery
This type of trial is a trial of your peers and is either 8 in a misdemeanor or 12 in a felony.
Jury Trial
To be found competent, you must be able to do what two things?
Be able to understand the basic legal knowledge and Be able to work with your attorney.
This is where the judge hears your case and gives a verdict.
Bench trial
What rights to you give up with you take a plea deal?
The right to a trial and a right to appeal
Name the 4 pleas
Not Guilty. Guilty, NGRI and No contest.
When some jurors said guilty and some others said not guilty, the judge will say it is now a ______
mistrial
What is the benefit of taking a plea deal?
You get a lesser sentence, a charge dropped, and or a lesser charge.
Witnesses qualified in a particular field that give their opinion based on facts in evidence and may give the reason for that opinion are called what?
Expert witness
What type of evidence is objects related to the crime, for example a weapon, an object are all what?
Physical evidence
What are your main 4 rights if you got to trial.
Right to remain silent
Right to an attorney
Right to a trial
Right to appeal