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Pleas
Entering a plea
Things in Court
Helping your Attorney
Misc.
100
Admitting that you did the crime
What is guilty
100

When you give up the right to a trial

What is taking a deal/ Plea Bargain?

100

Makes sure that the everyone in the court is following the rules Sometimes called the "referee" and must remain neutral

What is a judge?

100

How can you help your attorney?

Be patient

Answer their questions truthfully

Listen to your choices and their advise, think carefully about what they say

100

What are some ways someone can manager anger

Recognizing your anger early, take a break, deep breathing, think of the consequences


200
Stating that you did not do the crime
What is not guilty
200

4 types of pleas

Guilty, Not guilty, No Contest, Not guilty by reason of insanity.

200
A more serious charge, carries a harsher penalty
What is a felony
200

Speaks for you in court and advises you of legal options

What is your attorney?

200

Why is it important to answer your attorney truthfully?

Helps your attorney understand your charges, and if there is evidence against you.

300
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
300

Are rare in the criminal justice system, and when they happen, most end in convictions

What is a trial?

300

Why do some people think plea bargains are unfair?

Makes people plea guilty/ no contest, even if they are not guilty just to get out of jail.

300

Everything you say to your attorney is kept between you and your lawyer. They can't tell anyone or use it against you in court

What is confidential?

300

A group of people (citizens) chosen from the community to determine if a defendant is guilty or not guilty.

What is a jury?

400
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)
400
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
400

The person charged with the crime. 

What is a defendant?

400

Going up to speak during a trial and both the prosecutor and your attorney will ask you questions that you will be REQUIRED to answer

What is testifying?

400

Understanding the charges against you and being able to work well with your attorney to assist in your own defense

What is competency

500

A legal agreement where a defendant pleads guilty or no contest to a criminal charge in exchange for lesser charge/ lesser sentence.

What is a plea bargain?

500

Avoid the stress of going to trial and the case is settled quicker/ Can be released from jail (if offered probation)

What are the advantages of taking a plea bargain?

500

What is a trial?

To determine if a defendant is guilty or not guilty. Defendants have the right to a jury or a bench trial. Trials can last from days to months. 


500

Try and balance opposite opinions- Validate both sides, accept reality, and work to find a common ground

What is managing conflict?

500

The defendant is allowed to leave jail while awaiting trial, but still must appear in court.

What is bail?