Procedures
Punishment for committing a crime; handed down by the judge.
What is a sentence?
Keeps order in the courtroom, makes sure rules are fairly interpreted and provides a sentence when the defendant is found guilty.
What is the Judge?
The right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney.
What are Miranda Rights?
Rude, disrespectful, loud, and yelling in the courtroom.
What are inappropriate behaviors to have during a court proceeding?
Plea in which you do not say if you did the crime or not. You do not argue either way.
What is No Contest Plea?
Oath made in court to tell the truth when on the stand during a court hearing.
What is testify?
A group of 12 people chosen from the community, who hear and look at the evidence in a case to decide if the defendant is guilty or not.
What is the Jury?
Justified reason for an arrest and charging the person with a crime.
What is probable cause?
Business or professional attire such as dress slacks and button blouse, blazer, and long skirt.
What is appropriate attire to wear to court?
Plea in which client does not accept guilt or responsibility for the crime but acknowledges that there is enough evidence to convict him if he went to trial.
What is Alford Guilty Plea?
Questioning by the opposing attorney on the witness stand.
What is a cross-examination?
Person who testifies in court about a case.
What is a witness?
Your rights as a Defendant outlined by 6th Amendment.
What is FAST-Right to Face accuser, Appeal, Remain Silent, Fair Trial?
Using "Your Honor"
What is how to address the Judge in a respectful manner?
You saw or heard about the crime, can speak about the Defendant's character, or have expertise to provide a professional opinion on the case.
What is an eye witness, character witness, and expert witness?
Agreement, or deal, made between the client/defense attorney and the prosecutor, in which the client agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a lesser charge and a reduced sentence.
What is a plea bargain?
Attorney who works for the State who tries to prove that you are guilty; is not on your side.
What is the Prosecutor/District Attorney?
Preparing a defense with your attorney that is confidential.
What is Attorney Client Privilege?
Writing a note or whispering in someone's ear.
What is how to communicate with your Defense Attorney during a court hearing?
Plea in which you admit to committing the crime, but you did not understand right from wrong at the time.
What is Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Plea? (NGRI)
Court hearing to determine whether a client is guilty or not guilty of a crime, where both sides present evidence to support their arguments.
What is a trial?
Attorney who defends the client against their charges in court (who tries to get a not guilty verdict), and who seeks a lesser punishment if you are found guilty; Is on your side!
What is a Defense Attorney/Public Defender?
This happens when you enter the Pleas of Guilty, No Contest, or Alford Guilty.
What is giving up your rights?
(You give up your right to face your accuser, right to appeal, right to remain silent, and right to a trial.)
Lying on the stand during a trial when testifying.
What is Perjury? (which is a crime)
Not able to understand the charges against you, not understand the court process, nor assist in your own defense.
What is Incapable to Proceed?