Court Procedure
Courtroom Roles
Terms
Things said in Court
Rights
100

The amount of time you must do in custody or on Probation. 

Sentence

100

This person is the boss in the courtroom. 

Judge

100

When you break the law you are committing a...

Crime

100

"Objection!"

Public Defender or District Attorney

100

The right to remain silent and have an attorney present during questioning. 

Miranda Rights

200

When someone purposely tells a lie under oath. 

Perjury

200

The attorney who tries to prove you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a trial. 

District Attorney

200

Things which can be shown in court to prove the defendant is guilty of a crime. (documents, pictures, video, etc.)

Evidence

200

"We the ___ find the defendant guilty"

Jury

200

The client's right to not testify in their own case is protected under this amendment.

5th Amendment

300

Questioning by the opposing attorney. 

Cross-Examination

300

The person being charged with a crime. 

Defendant

300

This means you understand what is happening in court, can work with your attorney, and make good decisions for yourself. 

Competent to Stand Trial

300

"In my professional opinion, the defendant is not competent to stand trial"

Expert Witness (Psychologist or Psychiatrist)

300
An officer needs this to make an arrest. 

Probable Cause

400

An agreement made between the defendant and prosecutor in which the defendant pleads guilty for a lesser sentence. 

Plea Bargain

400

Attorney who defends the defendant and attempts to get them the best possible outcome. 

Public Defender

400

First court appearance where you are advised of your charges and enter a plea. 

Arraignment

400

"How do you plea?"

Judge

400

The right to a speedy trial is under this amendment. 

6th Amendment

500

A formal agreement between two sides to determine guilt or innocence. 

Trial

500

Person who testifies in court and knows something about the crime. 

Witness
500

Plea in which the defendant does not admit to the crime but will not fight the charges. 

No Contest

500

"Not guilty your honor"

Defendant

500

This gives an officer reason to investigate further into an incident. 

Reasonable Suspicion