people in the courtroom
What is the role of the judge
Keep order in court, makes sure everyone is treated fairly
What does it mean to plead NCR
You are saying you admit guilt but because of your mental illness you did not know what you were doing was wrong or could not control yourself. You go to the hospital for an indefinite amount of time
What is a plea bargain
A deal where you agree to plead guilty or no contest to a lesser charge for a lesser sentence
What is the date, the hospital, city, state, and county we are in and why are we in this group
9/22/26
Finan center, Cumberland Maryland Allegany countyThis group is to become competent to stand trial
How do you address the judge
Your honor
What is your role in court
Defendant- work with your lawyer to get the best outcome in court
What does it mean to plead guilty
You are admitting you committed the crime
What do you have to plead to take a plea bargain
What are the two types of competency
Factual and rational competency
If you need to talk to your lawyer during court what should you do
Write it down, whisper
What is your lawyer called
Public defender or defense attorney
If you plead not guilty what are you saying
You did not commit the crime you are accused of. This is the plea option that allows for a jury trial
What 4 people are involved in a plea bargain
The judge
The states attorney
The public defender
The defendant
What does it mean to be Sworn In Under Oath
This is when you promise to the court to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth
If you don’t agree with something being said or think someone is lying what should you do?
Talk to your lawyer quietly or write your lawyer a message if paper and pen is available
What is a jury
a group of 12 people who determine the verdict in a jury trial
What does it mean to plead No contest or the Alford Plea
you are saying you are not admitting guilt but you know there is evidence against you so you will not fight charges in court
Do you have to take a plea bargain if it is offers to you?
No you do not have to agree to a plea bargain if you do not think it is a good deal for you
What is not criminally responsible
A plea where you are stating you are guilty but because of a mental illness you did not know what you were doing was wrong or could not control yourself
Contempt of court
Who do you have client attorney privilege with
Your attorney, the public defender
If you plead guilty you give up what two rights, what are they
The right to appeal
The right to a jury trial
What do you do if you do not understand your plea bargain
Talk with your lawyer and ask for more information and clarity. You do not have to take a plea bargain if you do not understand it
What is attorney client privilege
An agreement you have with only your attorney that means anything you say to them is confidential
What is it called if you lie under oath
Perjury