People in court 1
Witness
Someone who testifies at trial and sees an event, typically a crime or accident take place.
By saying this you are telling the court "I did it." By doing so you are giving up the right to a trial and you accept the sentence the judge gives you.
What is guilty
A conditional release of someone in prison before they complete their sentence
What is Parole
A group of 12 citizens that observe a trial, examine evidence, and decide whether a defendant is guilty or innocent
What is a Jury
All of the information presented at court
What is Evidence
Judge
Presides over the court, conducts trials impartially, sentencing
By saying this, you are telling the court "I didn't do it." The DA will have to prove that you did.
What is "Not Guilty"
Period of time when a person must be supervised by an officer to obey the law instead of going to jail
What is Probation
Who assists the judge with court details, writes down the judges orders, and keeps all records and evidence
What is a Clerk
Procedure after a defendant has been convicted of a case where a higher court is asked to review the decision of the Judge for mistakes
What is an Appeal
Attorney
AKA lawyer, is a person who practices law and can advocate for people in criminal cases
You are saying "I did it, but I was mentally ill at the time"
What is not guilty by reason of insantiy
Verdict
The decision of a judge or jury on whether a defendant is guilty or innocent
a lawyer who conducts the case against the defendant in criminal court
What is a Prosecutor
Testimony
Written or spoken statement in court
Defendant
an individual that is charged with a crime
When you are not saying you did it or didn't do it. You are not going to fight the charges. You are leaving it for the court to decide
What is No Contest
Sentence
The jail term or punishment that the defendant must serve
You should not speak to this person about the details of your case
What is a DA or prosecutor
Bench Trial
A trial where the judge hears all of the evidence (instead of a jury) to make a decision.
The psychologist assigned to evaluate whether you are fit or not.
An option that means you are still pleading guilty and you prove to the court that you have mental illness to allow for treatment in jail
What is Not Guilty but Mentally Ill
When you accept a deal to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence
What is a Plea Bargain
BONUS! Who is Ms. Tatiana?
The treatment provider assigned to help you with fitness!
When you don't have an understanding of your charges or legal proceedings
What is fitness to stand trial