Major Players
This is what you are called in the courtroom when have been accused of a crime?
The Defendant
This is a way of telling the courts if you did the or not...there are 4 of them.
Plea
Maybe you didn’t understand the rules of the courtroom…maybe you didn’t understand how the court works...maybe you had bad behaviors in court, or maybe you did not seem to be in a good emotional headspace…so the court may say you are???
ITP - Incompetent To Proceed
Your right to remain silent is covered under which amendment?
5th Amendment
Any person (witness) that testifies can be questioned by the opposite party...TRUE or FALSE?
True
This person tries to prove you are innocent; they want you to get the best deal possible!
Defense Attorney/Public Defender
After choosing this plea you go for sentencing or their may be an option for plea bargain...
Guilty
A law based test that makes sure you understand
-the police report/charges
-How to work with your attorney
-How you can help with your defense
-Understand basic legal knowledge
-Understand rational decision making
-Understand the law
Competency Evaluation
Your right to a speedy trial is covered under which amendment?
6th Amendment
This witness testifies about what they saw....
Eye Witness
This person tries to prove you are guilty and files the charges with the court.
The Prosecution/District Attorney
After choosing this plea your case goes to trial and you might consider this plea if the evidence is weak against of you.
Not Guilty
The psychologist giving you the exam is called...
The Competency Evaluator
What is the first line of the Miranda Warning?
You have the right to remain silent!
This witness talks about what a good or bad person you are...
Character Witness
This person is Neutral and Impartial (they do NOT take a side).
The Judge
I ain't saying I did it and I ain't saying I did not do it...sentence me Judge!!!
No Contest
If I am found ITP, I can go to court on my charges when...???
After the Judge orders that I am Competent to Proceed
This refers to procedural fairness and requires you to be given notice of the charges against you and a meaningful opportunity to contest those charges.
Due Process of the Law
This witness helps the jury understand the evidence…they have a lot of knowledge about a certain subject
Expert Witness
They listen to the evidence and decides the verdict in a trial.
The Jury
At the time of the crime I was mentally ill and did NOT know right from wrong, so I decided to plead......
NGRI - Not Guilty By Reason Of Insanity
Being Oriented to Reality means...???
Being aware of whom you are, where you are, and what is happening around you
Your right to remain silent is to protect you from doing what to yourself??
Incriminate
This witness says they were with you and you couldn’t have done the crime.
Alibi Witness