Law
These are rules
Laws
When someone is lying under oath
perjury
The person being accused of a crime
Defendant
Which Pleas will lead you to trial
Not Guilty & Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
The first time you go to court
Arraignment
This is a small crime
Misdemeanors
When the defendant disrupts the court proceedings
Contempt of Court
The lawyer who protects the defendant
Plea Bargain is a deal from prosecutor for lesser time & Lesser charge. In exchange for which pleas?
no contest or guilty
Do you have a choice to have a bench trial or jury trial?
Yes
This is a large crime
Felony
Appeal
The Boss in the courtroom
Judge
You were mentally ill when you committed the crime, you did not know it was wrong
Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity
Money to the court to stay out of jail after you're arrested. Promising to stay out of trouble and come to all court hearing
Bail
formal name of the crime the defendant is accused of committing
Charge
What rights are protected under the Miranda Rights?
The person who writes everything down word for word in the courtroom
You're not saying if you did the crime or not. But you are accepting the punishment
No Contest
Money to pay to the victim or victims family
Restitution
Things that can prove the defendant committed the crime. Can be used against you or for you
evidence
Rights against self incrimination (right to remain silent)
5th amendment
This attorney represents the people or the state, is against you
If you plead guilty, do you go to trial?
No - But you can get a plea Bargain if available
T/F during the arraignment, the Judge will read you your charges, this is also when the Judge appoints a District attorney to represent you
False - Defense attorney not District Attorney