Possible Outcomes
With this, you agree to a lesser charge and receive an easier sentence
Plea Bargain
This option is stating that you are not saying you did it, not saying you did not do it, but leaving it up to the judge to decide
No Contest
The people who listen to the testimony and evidence and make a decision about whether the person is guilty or not
Jury
This protects a defendant's right to remain silent
5th Amendment
This person testifies to the defendant's moral conduct and reputation
Character Witness
What is acquittal?
Go to trial and found not guilty
If I plead ___________ or ____________ I will be sentenced.
Guilty; No Contest
This is evidence that proves a fact and does not rely on other evidence
Direct Evidence
The right to a speedy trial is the ___________
6th Amendment
This is the term for when a jury does not come to a unanimous decision
Hung Jury
This is the length of time you will spend in jail or prison
Sentence
This plea means that you were not aware of doing anything wrong at the time of the crime due to a mental illness.
NGRI
This witness can testify to where the defendant was at the time of the crime
Alibi
How many times can someone be tried for the same crime?
Once
This term means that everyone in the court must obey the law and give everyone a fair chance
Due Process
This is payment for loss of property or damage
Restitution
Jerry was stopped at Walmart because he was wearing a trench coat and the store had been robbed recently. Video footage was unclear and fuzzy, and there were no other witnesses. What plea option do you recommend?
Not Guilty
This is evidence from situations surrounding the event that leads one to think a certain direction
Circumstantial evidence
True or False: you are presumed innocent in court until proven guilty
True
Name 3 types of Physical Evidence
DNA, photographs, weapons, video, fingerprints, etc
This is when, instead of going to jail or prison, the judge commits you to other requirements.
Probation
What are the 3 main rights you give up when taking a plea bargain?
Right to remain silent
Right to a trial
Right to an appeal
Evidence provided as witness statements or dispositions
Testimonial evidence
The _______________ prevents evidence gathered illegally from being used in court
Exclusionary Rule
Name 3 things you can do to prepare for your competency evaluation
meet with 1:1, go to groups, study flashcards, meet with psychiatrist, study the workbook, etc