Charges
The list of formal charges against a person
Indictment
"I did not commit the crime."
Not Guilty
Represents the state and presents evidence in court to get the defendant convicted
Prosecutor
A type of consequence where the offender is serving their sentence in the community while under strict rules and guidelines
Probation/Community Control
The ability to have a rational understanding of the case and assist defense
Competent to Stand Trial
Minor crimes, handled in Municipal Court and time is served in county jail
Misdemeanors
"I agree to the facts of the crime but not to the guilt."
No Contest
Presides over the courtroom, does the sentencing and remains neutral
Judge
A type of consequence where the offender serves their sentence in either jail or prison
Imprisonment
An evaluation to determine whether the defendant was mentally unstable at the time the crime was comitted
Sanity evaluation
The crime a person is accused of committing
Criminal charge
"I did commit the crime."
Guilty
Keeps order in the courtroom, escorts the defendant in and out of the courtroom, administers the oath and brings the verdict to the judge
Bailiff
A way time is served where the time of each sentence is added together. For example:
F1 + F2 = 11 years + 8 years = 19 years total
Consecutive
An individual who saw the crime happen
Eye witness
Major crimes, handled in Common Pleas Court and time is served in prison
Felonies
"I did commit the crime, but at the time, I was not mentally stable and did not know right from wrong."
NGRI
12 individuals who decide if a defendant is guilty or innocent after listening to the testimony and evidence presented in the trial
Jury
A way time is served where the longest sentence is the total time to be served. For example:
F1 + F2 = 11 years + 8 years = 11 years only
Concurrent
Confidentiality between the defendant and defense attorney
Client Attorney Privilege
Can add additional mandatory time to a sentence from 1 year to life in prison
Specification on a charge
A deal between the defendant, defense attorney and prosecutor, where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for lesser punishment
Represents the defendant and tries to get them the best outcome for their situation, which could be going to trial or negotiating a plea bargain
Defense Attorney
Credit given for the time spent in jail before sentencing, which reduces imprisonment time
Time Served
A charge given to any one who is disruptive during court proceedings
Contempt of Court