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Who is the boss of the courtroom?
The judge
WHAT DOES THE JURY DECIDE?
THE VERDICT
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PERSON IS FOUND GUILTY?
THE JUDGE WILL SENTENCE THEM. HE/SHE WILL GO TO PRISON OR GET PROBATION
What is a Plea Bargain?
A deal worked out between me, my attorney and the district attorney.
TRUE OR FALSE: YOU CAN YELL IN A COURT ROOM.
FALSE: YOU HAVE TO BE RESPECTFUL TO ALL EVERYONE IN THE COURTROOM.
WHO IS THE PERSON THAT DEFENDS YOU?
MY ATTORNEY/PUBLIC DEFENDER/LAWYER
IF YOU DID THE CRIME WHAT ARE YOU?
GUILTY
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PERSON IS FOUND NOT GUILTY?
HE/SHE WILL BE RELEASED. HE/SHE CAN GO HOME
What must I plead in a plea bargain?
I must plead guilty
TRUE OR FALSE: YOU CAN LIE IN A COURT ROOM?
FALSE: LIEING IN COURT IS PERJURY. THAT IS ANOTHER CHARGE.
WHO TRIES TO PROVE YOU GUILTY?
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
If A PERSON DID NOT DO THE CRIME?
Not Guilty
WHAT HAPPENS IF A PERSON IS FOUND NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY?
HE/SHE WILL GO TO A STATE MENTAL FACILITY FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME, UNTIL HE OR SHE CAN PROVE THAT THEY WILL BE SAFE IN THE COMMUNITY.
WHAT RIGHTS DO YOU GIVE UP OR WAIVE IF YOU TAKE A PLEA BARGAIN?
YOU GIVE UP THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL AND THE RIGHT TO AN APPEAL. YOU GIVE UP THE RIGHT TO CONFRONT YOUR ACCUSERS.
TRUE OR FALSE: YOU CAN SPEAK ANYTIME IN A COURT ROOM?
FALSE: Pass a note or whisper unless called on by the judge.
How many people must agree on a verdict in a jury trial
All 12 Jury Members have to agree.
THE DEFENDANT DID THE CRIME, BUT WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/ HER BEHAVIOR BECAUSE HE/SHE WAS NOT IN THEIR RIGHT MIND AND COULD NOT TELL RIGHT FROM WRONG?
NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY(NGRI)
HOW MUCH TIME ARE YOU FACING IF FOUND GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR?
PROBATION OR PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING ONE YEAR.
HOW CAN A PLEA BARGAIN HELP ME?
You may get a lighter sentence from a plea bargain
A plea bargain settles your legal proceedings more quickly than awaiting a trial.
The sentence you receive may be equal to the time you have been in jail plus in the hospital as incompetent to stand trial.
TRUE OR FALSE: YOU CAN WHISPER OR WRITE A NOTE TO YOUR LAWYER IN A COURTROOM.
TRUE: YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE DISRUPTIVE IN COURT
What are the three types of Witness.
1. Expert Witness
2. Character Witness
3. Eye Witness
TRUE OR FALSE: THE JURY DECIDES THE VERDICT IN A BENCH TRIAL.
FALSE: THE JUDGE DECIDES THE VERDICT IN A BENCH TRIAL.
WHAT ARE THE SENTENCES FOR A FELONY?
SENTENCES FOR FELONIES RANGE FROM ONE YEAR TO DEATH IN PRISON.
TRUE OR FALSE YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT A PLEA BARGAIN?
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: YOU CAN BE AGGRESSIVE IN A COURT ROOM.
FALSE: YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE COURT ROOM