Pleas and Deals
Court Process
Coping Skills
Mental Health
100

What is a plea bargain?

A deal

100

How many people serve on a jury?

12

100

Behaviors

200

List the four pleas.

Guilty, No Contest, Not Guilty, NGRI

200

What happens when someone is found to be legally insane/not guilty by reason of insanity?

They are sentenced to the State Hospital indefinitely.

200

TRUE OR FALSE:

All coping skills are healthy.

FALSE

200

What does the 'R' in SMART goals stand for?

Realistic

300
Why are plea bargains offered?

To give the District Attorney an easy conviction.

300
What happens at an arraignment?

1. Get an attorney

2. Read your charges

3. Enter a plea

300

What is the purpose of the coping skills?

To help control your emotions, reduce stress, and increase resilience.

300

What does the 'M' in SMART goals stand for?

Measurable

400

What three rights do you give up, when taking a plea bargain?

Trial, silence, appeal

400

Explain what a hung jury is and what happens after.

When all jurors cannot agree on a verdict, the District Attorney decides to either re-try or drop the case. 

400

Give 3 examples of healthy coping skills.

Exercise, deep breathing, meditation, going for a walk, listening to music, talking to a trusted friend.

400

What is psychosis?

A group of symptoms related to a break from reality. 

500

What is the main difference between IST and NGRI? 

IST is involuntary (you DON'T get to choose)

NGRI is voluntary (you CAN choose)

500

What is the role and goal of the Defense Attorney, Judge, and District Attorney?

Defense: Best outcome/negotiate a deal

Judge: Fair trial/deciding what evidence is allowed

District: Convictions/offer deals

500
What does the 'T' in TIPP drill stand for?

A. Time

B. Turnip

C. Temperature

C. Temperature

500

What are the three types of communication?

Passive, aggressive, and assertive