"Pleas"e
I did it means...
Guilty
Presents evidence for conviction.
District Attorney
This level of charges usually results in a less than 1 year sentence.
Misdemeanor
How a concern about evidence or question is expressed in court.
Objection
Physical objects presented by attorneys to prove a case.
Evidence
What witnesses provide after being sworn in.
I didn't do it means....
Not Guilty
Presents evidence for acquittal.
Defense attorney or public defender
This level of charges usually results in a more than 1 year sentence.
Felony
Process for obtaining review of a case.
Appeal
The two types of trials based on who renders a decision.
Bench or Jury
What the court process is called
Trial
An agreement leading to reduced charges.
Plea Bargain
Neutral party in charge of proceedings.
Judge
This level of charges usually results in only a fine.
Violation
A charge that can be earned for a bad behavior in court.
Contempt
A type of sentence that involves community release and supervision.
An extra person brought to court to handle language issues.
Translator
initial version of insanity defense.
NGRI
Keeps order in the court.
Marshall
The most serious level of a charge is what degree.
1st or lowest #
Indictment
Someone who saw the event leading to charges.
Eye Witness
Taken into consideration a time of sentencing, it may reduce period of incarceration.
Time Served
not an admission of guilt, but recognition of sufficient evidence to convict.
Alford Doctrine
prepares written transcript of proceeding.
Court Recorder
This group evaluates evidence to decide charges are appropriate.
Grand Jury
Ability to understand legal process and work with an attorney.
Competence
Someone called to testify based on proven experience in a field.
Expert Witness
This condition might lead to the pursuit of a mental health defense.
Temporary Insanity