Definitions
Competency.
Ability to understand legal proceedings
What are the 3 pleas that a defendant can plead?
Guilty, not guilty, no contest
How many people are on a jury in a CRIMINAL case?
12
What is a sentence?
A punishment that someone receives if they are found/plead guilty of a crime
Felony and Misdemeanor.
Types of charges; felony is more serious; misdemeanor is less serious
The prosecutor will often offer a deal for the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge or a lesser sentence, what is this deal called?
Plea bargain
What side (prosecution or defense) are the judge and jury on?
Neither, they are neutral
Who provides a sentence?
Judge
Perjury.
Lying under oath
What does it mean to plead no contest?
You are not admitting guilt but you are accepting the charge
What are the 3 roles of the judge?
Keep order in the court; sentence the defendant; provide the verdict if there is no jury
What are 3 types of sentences?
Prison, probation, fines/restitution, level 4 facility, community service, house arrest, treatment, medications, etc.
Contempt of Court.
A charge that someone can receive if they are disruptive in the courtroom
What are the 2 mental health defenses in the State of Delaware?
NGRI (Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity) and GBMI (Guilty But Mentally Ill)
Who questions a prosecution witness?
BOTH the defense lawyer and the prosecutor
How many levels of supervision are there in the state of Delaware?
5
Cross Examination.
When the opposite attorney questions a witness (i.e. when the prosecutor questions a defense witness; when the defense attorney questions a prosecution witness)
Typically, are you able to reverse a plea bargain after you have already agreed and signed the papers?
In most cases, after taking a plea bargain you are unable to reverse it.
When a witness for the defense is testifying, who will question them first?
Defense Attorney
When someone is sentenced to probation, they may be required to have a GPS monitor. What level of probation would this person be sentenced to?
Level 3 Probation