Competency 1
You did the crime and there is no trial
Guilty
Decides the penalty or sentence for the defendant
Judge
A minor offense or lesser charge
Misdemeanor
You can get up in the courtroom any time that you want
a. True
b. False
b. False
When the attorneys take turns questioning witnesses
Cross examination
What happens if you are found not guilty?
You are acquitted
What type of trial has the verdict be decided by the judge
Bench trial
A more serious charge, carries a harsher penalty, over a year
Felony
A witness who has special knowledge about a particular subject:
Expert witness
What witnesses provide in court as verbal evidence
Testimony
you don't admit guilt or not
No contest
Serving multiple sentences at once
Concurrent sentences
May be sentenced there for days, weeks, or months, buts usually less than a year
Jail
A new charge if you lie in court
Perjury
This is the final decision made by the judge or jury in a trial
Verdict
Stating that you did do the crime, but that you're not guilty because you were unable to tell the difference between right and wrong at the time of the crime.
not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)
The person in the court room who is trying to prove that you are guilty. He/she is not on your side.
Prosecutor/District Attorney
This is the formal name of a crime
Charge
A new charge if you misbehave in court
Contempt of court
You have the right to remain silent under this amendment
5th amendment
The defendant, prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge all have to agree to this before it can be accepted. usually results in a lighter sentence
a plea bargain
What is the first meeting with the judge called
Arraignment
Responsible for security and safety in the courtroom
Bailiff
If a witness is lying on the stand, it is your right to yell out in the courtroom to let everyone know that they are not telling the truth
a. True
b. False
b. False
This is your right to have anything you say to the attorney kept between you and the attorney
Confidentiality