Possible Penalties
What is more serious, a Felony or a Misdemeanor?
Felony
When can you put a plea in?
Once you are found competent to proceed with your legal matters.
You admit to the court you did do what you are accused of doing
Guilty
A person who acts as a secretary for the judge and schedules important dates.
Clerk
What is the name of the person who is running this group?
Name
A sentence of up to life and a fine of up to 50,000.
Class A Felony
You put in a plea of guilty, what is the next step in the court process?
Sentencing
You tell the court you did not do what you were accused of doing.
Not Guilty.
The person who keeps order and announces events
Bailiff
How long can someone be in competency restoration?
Up to 1 year.
A sentence of up to 10 years and a fine of 20,000
Class B Felony
You have multiple charges and are sentenced concurrently for them. What does that mean?
You serve the time for the charges at the same time.
You admit you did do what you were accused of doing, but at the time of the crime...
The person who is trying to find you guilty. Charges are filed by this person.
Prosecutor.
What does it mean to be Incompetent to Proceed?
The individual does not have the factual and rational understanding of their charges and court proceedings and/or are unable to meaningfully participate in their defense with their attorney.
A sentence of up to 5 years and up to 10,000 in fines
Class C Felony
You have multiple charges and are sentenced Consecutively. What does that mean?
You serve your sentence for your charges back to back.
What is a plea bargain?
A "deal" in which you, the judge, and the prosecutor agree to a set of conditions as a result of your guilty plea.
Person who speaks on behalf of the defendant in court
If you do not know your charges, who can you ask for that information?
Your Social Worker
What are the two types of misdemeanors and their sentences?
Misdemeanor, No more than 90 days, Up to 1000 in fines
You go to trial and are found not guilty.
Acquittal
You put in a plea of Not Guilty, what is the next step of the court process?
Trial
The individual who is the final say on if you are found competent. They are also responsible for sentencing.
They act as the referee of the court.
Judge
Where can you find your barriers to competency?