Trial Process
What is it called when a Judge decides the verdict
Bench trial
What is the most important part of a trial?
Evidence/presentation of evidence
What is a charge?
A formal accusation of a crime
What is the max commitment for competency restoration?
2 years
What is the minimum time that must be spent at a State Hospital (if NGI)?
6 months
Which party gets to make the first opening statement?
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The party with the burden of proof
What are the two types of evidence?
Physical and testimonial
What is a hung jury?
When a jury cannot come to a unanimous decision
Which pleas can you NOT get a plea bargain?
Guilty and No Contest
What happens if a defendant is found not guilty?
What happens if a defendant is found guilty?
They are released.
They are sentenced.
After the defense rests their case
What are the three types of witnesses?
Eyewitness
Expert witness
Character witness
What is a verdict
The outcome of a trial
What are the two prongs to restoring competency?
Prong 1: General court knowledge
Prong 2: Working with your attorney
Name the conditions for probation?
No leaving the county
Check in with PO
Drug tests
No alcohol
No associating with felons
Keeping a job
List the steps in the trial process
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Jury selection
Opening statements
Presentation of evidence
Closing statements
Describe or give an example of weak and strong evidence
Weak is difficult to relate to the crime
Strong directly proves a fact
What is a plea?
An answer to a charge
What rights do you give up when accepting a plea bargain?
Right to a trial
Right to cross-examine witnesses
Right to remain silent
Right to appeal
What are some possible sentences if found guilty?
Incarceration
Probation
Programs
Fines/restitution
State Hospital
The prosecutor has to convince the judge or jury ___ a ___ ___ in order to convict a defendant.
HJ;LK
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What are the jobs of the Prosecutor and Defense Attorney?
Prosecutor: File charges, try for convictions, offer plea bargains, present evidence.
Defense Attorney: Defend your rights, try for acquittal, negotiate plea bargain, cross-examine evidence.
What is a hearing?
A formal proceeding before a court
What does a judge do in trial?
Preside over courtroom
Pick what evidence is allowed
Give jury instructions
Decide the verdict
Decide sentencing
What are some possible outcomes if a defendant is unable to restore competency?
Charges are dropped
Conservatorship