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Pleas
People of the Court
Consequences/Charges
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Misc.
100

Admitting that you did the crime

What is guilty

100
Makes sure that the everyone in the court is following the rules Sometimes called the "referee" and must remain neutral
What is the judge
100
A minor offense or lesser charge
What is a misdemeanor
100

Clothes or apparel

What is attire

100
When the prosecutor asks the defendant questions in court
What is cross examination
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 more serious charge, carries a harsher penalty
What is a felony
200

This is written on a piece of paper by the prosecutor and says what law you are accused of breaking

What is charge

200
T/F the prosecutor can call you to testify on the stand
What is false
300
You're not admitting that you did the crime, but you're also not saying that you didn't do it. You're leaving the decision up to the judge
What is no contest
300
Lawyer on your side. Tries to prove that you are innocent
What is the defense attorney
300
Local lock-up. May be sentenced there for days, weeks, or months, buts usually less than a year
What is jail
300

An officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining records of a court and to administer oaths to witnesses and jurors.

What is a Clerk

300
Facts/objects that prove either innocence or guilt (videotapes, DNA, fingerprints, witness testimony)
What is evidence
400
Stating that you did do the crime, but that you're 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
The person in the court room who is trying to prove that you are guilty. He/she is not on your side.
What is the prosecutor
400
If you are given this, it means that you are released into the community with conditions or rules that you must follow
What is conditional release
400

Working together to create something, such as a legal strategy

What is collaborate

400
Understanding the charges against you and being able to work well with your attorney to assist in your own defense
What is competency
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
Someone who is called to testify to speak about your character
What is a character witness
500
If you have one of these charges, you can only be sentenced to up to 180 days in jail
What is misdemeanor charges
500

Evidence which strongly suggests something but doesn't exactly prove it. It helps people draw inference about a person acting in a manner consistent or inconsistent with  the alleged crime. 

What is circumstantial evidence

500
This charge can result in a sentence of 3-11 years
What is a felony 1?