People in the Court Room
Neutral person that is in charge of the court room.
Who is the Judge
What is a Crime
Completing community service and reporting to an officer weekly. A sentence given before jail time.
What is Probation
Not Guilty - Guilty - Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity - No Contest
What are the Four Plea Options
A less serious crime punishable by jail time or probation.
What is a Misdemeanor
The person currently being accused of a crime
Who is the Defendant
The crime a person is accused of committing
What is the Alleged Offense/charge
A jail term for up to 12 months and/or a fine not to exceed $2,500.00
What is a Class 1 Misdemeanor
A plea claiming that a person was mentally ill at the time of their crime
What is Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
The legal proceedings held in the courtroom to decide if a person is guilty, not guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity
What is a Trial
Twelve individuals that listen to testimony and decide if the defendant is guilty or not.
Who is the Jury
Anything that gives proof of a person's guilt or innocence. Can be objects, statements or documents.
What is Evidence
Probation, Fine, or Jail/Prison time
What is a Sentence
Not arguing against the charge and accepting whatever the court gives you.
What is the No Contest Plea
Being disrespectful in court
What is Contempt of Court
Person trained in law
Who is a Lawyer
When you plead guilty to a less serious crime and receive a lighter sentence
What is a Plea Bargain
A criminal offense punishable by prison time for at least one year or by death
What is a Felony
What are the pleas that go to trial
What are Not Guilty and NGRI
Lying in court under oath
What is Perjury
Lawyer working for the state
Commonwealth Attorney (Prosecutor)
The decision found by a jury or a judge at the end of trial.
What is a Verdict
Imprisonment for one to five years or jail up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500.00.
What is a Class Six Felony
The plea that results in you waiving or giving up some rights that you have in court.
What is a Guilty Plea
When you rationally understand your current legal situation and are able to work with your lawyer and make decisions about your defense in a rational way
What is Competent to Stand Trial