Evidence/Witness
Tangible Items usually found at the scene. Examples include photographs, DNA, blood samples, hair samples.
Physical Evidence
How many times can you be tried for the same crime?
Once
A length of time that you would have to spend in jail or prison is called?
Sentence
ITP is another way of saying?
Incompetent to Proceed
A person who may know something about what you did or did not do. Will testify from the stand and answers questions by both lawyers.
Witness
Your right to remain silent falls under which amendment?
5th
What is it called when the judge decides that there is not enough evidence or other problem with the prosecution's case and drops the charges. You are finished with the criminal process and free to go.
Dismissed/Dismissal
The person in charge of a court of law and makes final decisions.
Judge
The defense by an accused person of having been elsewhere at the time of the alleged crime.
Alibi
This is usually read upon arrest and starts with the line "You have the right to remain silent".
Miranda Warning
An amount of money that you have to pay to the court as part of punishment.
Fine
What are the 4 Pleas?
Guilty - Not Guilty - NGRI - No Contest
A person who attests to another's person moral conduct and good reputation.
Character Witness
Your right to a Speedy Trial is paused when a defendant is found...?
ITP
What is it called when you plead guilty to a charge and the prosecutor agrees to let you have an easier penalty and may drop other charges.
Plea Bargain
This means advocating for yourself - representing yourself in court.
Pro-Se
A person who actually sees some act, occurrence, or thing and can give firsthand account of it.
Eye-Witness
Your right to be secure in your persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, falls under which amendment?
4th
You are on ____ when the judge orders that you do some things and that you don't do other things. You do this instead of going to jail or prison. If you do not follow the orders you can be sent to jail or prison.
Probation
You must be able to work with this person.
Attorney