Charges and Crimes
What is another word for breaking the law?
A crime
What are you saying when you plead not guilty?
I am saying I did not do the crime
What is it called when you are allowed to stay out of jail but must follow strict rules?
Probation
What happens if you plead not guilty and the court wants to decide if you are innocent or guilty?
A trial
What do you need to move to another city while on probation?
Permission
Where can you find details about what the police say you did?
The police report
What are you saying when you plead guilty?
I am admitting I did the crime and will take a punishment.
What is it called when part of your punishment is to help your community?
Community service
What do you call the court’s decision about whether you are guilty or not guilty?
A verdict
What must you do to stay out of jail while on probation?
Follow all rules and avoid trouble.
Who decides what happens after you are charged with a crime?
The judge
What are you saying when you plead nolo?
I am not admitting I did it and am not denying it. I am accepting a lesser punishment.
What is it called if you ask for another trial because something went wrong in the first one?
An appeal
Who is the lawyer that works to prove you committed a crime?
Prosecutor/District Attorney
True or False: You can do drugs on probation without getting into trouble.
False
Who do you talk to about your plea in court?
The judge
What happens after you tell the judge how you plead?
The court can move forward with your case.
What are examples of punishments a court can give?
Time in jail, probation, or community service
Who is the lawyer that helps defend you against charges?
What happens if you break probation rules?
You could go to jail or face new charges
What must you understand when you are charged with a crime?
Your pleas and rights
What rights do you give up if you enter a plea bargain?
The right to silence, appeal, and trial.
What must the court decide about you before you can enter a plea?
Competency
What do lawyers use in court to prove someone is guilty or not guilty?
Evidence
What is one responsibility you have while on probation?
Checking in regularly