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Pleas
People of the Court
Consequences/Charges
Behavior in Court
Misc.
100

Admitting that you did the crime

What is guilty

100

Makes sure that everyone in the court is following the rules. Sometimes called the "referee" and must remain neutral.

What is the judge.

100
an amount of money a judge may impose as part of the punishment if a person is found guilty.
What is Fine.
100
Something that has actual existence.
What is a Fact.
100
The reason you were sent to the Utah State Hospital.
What is Competency.
200

Stating that you did not do the crime

What is not guilty

200

The person charged with committing the crime

What is the defendant

200
a suspended sentence in which an individual convicted of a crime is given freedom as long as he/she maintains good behavior under a probation officer's supervision.
What is Probation.
200
Significant things that happened at the time of the alleged crime.
What is Events.
200
Being able to understand what you are being charged with.
What is Comprehend your charges.
300

You are not saying you did not do what you are accused of, but admit there is enough evidence against you for a conviction

What is no contest

300
Up to 1 year in jail.
What is a Class A Misdemeanor.
300
assigned tasks to be completed in the community; a Judge will usually specify how many hours of service will need to be completed.
What is Community Service.
300
Your ability to discuss with your attorney what you were thinking, feeling and interpreting at the time of the incidences leading to your arrest.
What is States of Mind.
300
A packet of information that is prepared by your attorney that contains information specific to your legal case usually including the formal charges, police statement, and presentable evidence.
What is Discovery Packet.
400

Stating that you did do the crime, but you are not guilty because you were unable to tell the difference between right and wrong at the time of the crime

What is not guilty by reason of insanity (NGRI)

400
0 to 5 years in prison.
What is a 3rd Degree Felony.
400
The release of a prisoner when his/her sentence has not yet been completed but is based on certain conditions and is supervised by a parole officer.
What is Parole.
400
The person you should communicate effectively with since that person has a direct impact on the outcome of your legal case.
What is the Defense Attorney (your lawyer).
400
A legal term that means you recognize the significance or magnitude of the charges posed against you.
What is Appreciate.
500

The defendant, prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge all have to agree to this before it can be accepted. Usually results in a lighter sentence.

What is a plea bargain

500
5 years to life in prison.
What is a 1st Degree Felony.
500
a program offered through the courts or a private agency that, if complied with, will fill certain requirements given by a Judge instead of a jail or prison sentence. Examples are mental health court, drug court, or completion of a treatment program.
What is Diversional Programs.
500
Having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand. In terms of competency, this means that when you speak to your attorney you can present relevant ideas and concepts, stay on topic, and make yourself understood to your attorney.
What is Pertinent.
500
The word used to describe things that you can do to receive a harder sentence.
What is Aggravating Factors.