pleas/penalties
You agree to a plea bargain instead of going to trial. Your lawyer tells you if its a good deal. You may need to plead guilty to a less serious charge. In return you get less time or a lesser penalty
What is plea bargaining
Someone charged with crime in a criminal case
What is the defendant
statement made under oath in court regarding some aspect of the case
what is testimony
I must have evidence or proof that I did not do the crime or show that there is not evidence to prove that I did do the crime
What is the plead of not guilty
The person who is on your side and works for you
What is the public defender, lawyer or attorney
Questioning by the opposing attorney on the witness stand
what is cross examination
You plead NGRI where will you be sent to if NGRI is the trial verdict
What is state hospital
Personnel who is neutral in the courtroom
What is the jury, judge, court reporter and bailiff
Court proceedings to determine whether a client is guilty or not of the crime where both sides present evidence to support their arguments
what is a trial
Common pleas
what is not guilty, not guilty, no contest and NGRI
Someone who wants the defendant to serve the maximum sentence, has to prove the defendant did commit the crime and works for the state
What is the district attorney
A sentence is considered complete because of time spent in either the state hospital or competency restoration is equal to the sentence ordered.
What is time served
Inappropriate courtroom behavior such as yelling, crying loudly, talking out of turn or cursing.
What is contempt of court