Vocabulary
What is a crime?
Who is the neutral person that is in charge of the courtroom?
Judge
What is it called when the defendant declares that the charge is NOT true?
Not Guilty Plea
Defendant
When can you speak to the judge during a trial?
When the judge asks you to speak
What is the punishment that is given if the defendant is found guilty?
Sentence
Who is the person currently being accused of a crime?
Defendant
What is it called when a defendant claims they were mentally ill at the time of the offense?
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
6-12
TRUE OR FALSE:
You should whisper or write down what you want to say if you want to talk to your lawyer during the trial.
True
What is the ability to understand legal proceedings called?
Competency
Who are the group of people that listen to testimony and decide if the defendant is guilty or not?
Jury
What is it called when you plead guilty to a less serious crime and receive a lighter sentence?
Plea Bargain
Who decides a defendant's sentence if found guilty?
Judge
What should you do if a witness is lying about you?
Tell your lawyer
What are the two types of crimes one can be charged with?
Felony and Misdemeanor
Who is the lawyer working for the State of Florida called?
Prosecutor
What plea are you not admitting guilt but accepting the charge against you?
No Contest Plea
What is the decision that is made at the end of a trial called?
Verdict
What are the 3 C's (the ways to act in court)?
Calm, Cool, Collected
What is the money that you must pay the court as part of punishment called?
Fine
Who provides testimony during the trial and will talk about what they heard/saw?
Witness
When taking this plea, you give up several rights that you have in court. What plea is this?
Guilty Plea
Why is your case on pause right now?
Competency Restoration
What is it called when you lie under oath?
Perjury