Quiz 1
Which charge is more serious?
Felony
De quién es el trabajo de hacer que las cosas sean justas en los tribunales?
Juez
What does penal code 1370 stand for ?
You are incompetent to stand trial.
Define Competency Hearing
Hearings conducted to determine a persons mental capacity.
What is a dual Plea
When a defendant enters this plea, it is possible to have two trials. The defendant is telling the court they did not commit the crime; however, if they are able to prove that the defendant did commit the crime, then the defendant was mentally ill at the of the crime.
What does pleading guilty mean?
I did the crime
Cuales cargos son mas serios?
Delito mayor
How long is a sentence for a Misdemeanor?
Less than 1 year
Fianza
Cantidad de dinero que se da para asegurar el culplimento de una obligacion o un pago.
Nolo Contendere
Cuando el acusado no admite culpa o negia los cargos, pero se impone una sentencia
What happens if you are found not guilty by reason of Insanity?
You are sent to a state hospital
Declararse No Culpable Significa?
Yo no cometi el crimen
If there is reasonable doubt during the trial, the jury must.
Find the Defendant Not Guilty
Quien se asegura de que el acusado reciba un jucio justo?
Juez
What is a concurrent Sentence?
A sentence imposed which is to be served at the same time as another sentence imposed or at the same proceedings.
What is it called when a witness lies under oath?
Perjury
Que pasa si te encuentran culpable?
Eres Sentenciado
The terms Incompetent to stand trial stands for what?
You don't understand the charges against you.
El codigo penal 1370 que representa?
Usted no es competent para jucio
How many Jurors have to agree to get a conviction?
All 12 of them have to agree.
Who argues against you in court?
District attorney
Quien argumenta contra ti en la corte?
Fiscal de distrito
When the defendant accepts a plea bargain, what rights do you have to give up?
The right to remain slient
Define Determinate Sentencing
The amount of time you could serve if convicted is set by legislature
What are some examples of evidence in the courtroom?
Photographs, DNA, Clothing, Police and witness reports.