Pleas
Admitting that you did the crime
What is guilty
Makes sure that the everyone in the court is following the rules Sometimes called the "referee" and must remain neutral
What is the judge
A minor offense or lesser charge
What is a misdemeanor
This is an answer I provide when I am presented with my charges
What is a plea
Lying in court on purpose
perjury
Stating that you did not do the crime
What is not guilty
The person charged with committing the crime
What is the defendant
A more serious charge, carries a harsher penalty
What is a felony
The prosecution has to prove you are guilty for you to be convicted of a crime.
Burden of Proof
T/F the prosecutor can call you to testify on the stand
What is false
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
This is the only person in court who is actively trying to help you and are ethically obligated to help you to the best of their ability.
What is the defense attorney
Local lock-up. May be sentenced there for days, weeks, or months, buts usually less than a year
What is jail
If I choose to go to trial where the Judge is the person who decides my guilt or innocence, this is called a
What is a Bench Trial
Facts/objects that prove either innocence or guilt (videotapes, DNA, fingerprints, witness testimony)
What is evidence
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)
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
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
In a Jury Trial, the jury decides whether I am guilty or innocent, which is called a _____________.
If I am found guilty, the Judge will then decide what my punishment is, which is called a ______________.
DOUBLE POINTS
What is Verdict
What is Sentence
Understanding the charges against you and being able to work well with your attorney to assist in your own defense is part of what?
What is competency
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
Someone who is called to the stand to be asked questions by the Prosecutor and the Defense Attorney. This person MUST tell the truth otherwise they are breaking the law.
What is a witness
If you are disruptive in court, you can be charged with the following
What is Contempt of Court
If you are sentenced for more than one crime, you will complete all sentences at the same time.
Concurrent sentences
If I am found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, this is what would happen next.
Will be hospitalized at Central State hospital for a period of 45 days
will undergo evaluation to determine whether they are released without conditions to the community, with conditions to the community or committed to a hospital.