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They have knowledge of courtroom procedures and practices.
Defense Attorney
Plea bargaining helps the court process to go what.
What is faster?
Another name for the alleged victim.
What is plaintiff?
A term of respect used to address the judge.
What is your honor?
The number of jurors on a bench trial is.
What is zero?
Protects the info you tell your attorney and the legal advice they give you.
While you are here, each day is being counted towards what.
What is time served?
Name 3 good manners you should show in the courtroom.
What are politeness, quiet, no yelling, paying attention, calmness?
Remaining in your county is usually a rule of what.
What is probation?
The maximum jail sentence for a misdemeanor offense is.
What is 1 year?
Tell them about a future crime.
Name 3 disadvantages of accepting a plea bargain.
What are no right to appeal, no trial, & pleading G or NC?
Two-sided structure under which criminal trial courts operate w/ the DA against the Defense.
What is adversarial process?
I do not wish to present a defense & accept the Judge's decision.
What is no contest?
In a trial, they present their opening argument first.
Who is the DA?
Information you give to a medical or mental health professional that cannot be shared.
What is confidential info?
A person that does NOT have to testify against themselves.
Who is the defendant?
They provide info that can help prove the defendant guilty or not.
Who are witnesses?
Name 5 types of witnesses.
Character, Eye, Expert, General, & You.
Felony convictions are served in institutions ran by what organization.
What is TDCJ?
Confidential information is not protected if you share the abuse of what three categories of people.
What is children, elderly, & disabled?
Your defense attorney may suggest you accept a plea bargain if the state has what against you.
What is strong evidence/witnesses?
Name 3 neutral parties in the courtroom.
Who are judge, jury, bailiff, reporter, clerk, or audience?
The last time you can accept a plea bargain is before what.
What is the jury comes back w/ a verdict?
The state has this responsibility in proving the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is burden of proof?