Person accused of committing a crime
Defendant
By pleading this you are telling the court " I didn't do it." The prosecutor will have to probe that you committed the crime during a trial.
Not Guilty
Term that classifies a less serious charge. Can result in up to one year in county or local jail.
Ex: simple assault, petty theft, disorderly conduct
Misdemeanors
Facts/objects that prove either guilt or innocence (videotapes, BDN, fingerprints, witness testimony)
evidence
How many arms does a starfish have?
5
Who is in charge of the courtroom
Judge
By saying this you are telling the court "I did it." By doing this you give up the right to a trial and accept the sentence that the court gives you.
Guilty
Term for a more serious charge. Sentenced in state prisons. Ex: Rape, Murder, Armed Robbery
Felony
A new charge if you misbehave in court
contempt of court
What type of animal is a cross between a beaver and a duck?
A platypus
Person who defends the individual accused of committing the crime.
Defense Attorney or Public Defender
The defendant, prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge all have to agree to this before it can be accepted. Usually results in a lighter sentence.
Plea Bargain
If you are given this it means that you are released into the community with conditions or rules that you must follow.
Bonus: What this program is called in Arkansas.
Conditional Release
Act 911
a type of witness that is asked by the court to educate them on a particular subject. (ex: forensic evaluator)
expert witness
I have no legs and I eat things whole. What am I
a snake
Person who presents a case on behalf of the people. They try to convince the judge/and or jury that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
Prosecutor
You are telling the court " I am not going to fight the case. Go ahead and sentence me." This plea has the same result as pleading guilty.
No contest
A suspended sentence in which an individual convicted of a crime is given freedom as long as they maintain good behavior under supervision
Probation
Name of the court order that referred you to ash for competency restoration
Bonus: identify maximum # of months indicated for restoration?
310 order
10 months
How many bones does a shark have?
0
There skeletons are made entirely of cartilage (connective tissue)
Person who writes down the judges order, keeps all the records and evidence , and swears in the witnessess
Court Clerk
You are telling saying to the court , " I did it, but I was mentally ill at the time."
Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity / Not Guilty by Mental Disease or Defect
Name 3 possible outcomes if you are found guilty or enter a plea bargain
Fine
Community Service
Probation
Incarceration
Combination of the above
When the prosecutor asks the defendant questions in court
cross examination
I can swim but can't fly. I live where it is cold. What am I?
Penguin