Law
If you cannot afford one, the court will give you one for free.
What is a lawyer?
Misdemeanors and felonies.
What are the two main types of crime?
Someone who saw the crime or has important information about it.
What's a witness
Money you must pay as a punishment for a small offense, like a speeding ticket.
What's a fine?
Information or objects, like fingerprints or photos, used to prove what happened
What's evidence?
These are rights that police must read to someone they arrest. For example, "You have the right to remain silent."
What are Miranda rights?
A less serious crime like shoplifting.
What's a misdemeanor?
They investigate crimes and arrest people they believe broke the law
Who are the police?
A place usually for shorter sentences (less than a year).
What's a jail?
A jury that cannot reach a unanimous or required majority verdict.
What's a hung jury?
The government must prove you committed a crime. You are considered innocent before that.
What does "innocent until proven guilty" mean?
A very serious crime like murder or robbery.
What's a felony?
A lawyer who works for the government and tries to prove the defendant is guilty.
Who is the prosecutor?
A place usually for longer sentences (more than a year).
What's prison?
Money that a defendant can pay to get out of jail before the trial. They must promise to return for court.
What's bail?
The judge does this when there's no jury. .
When does the judge make the final decision?
The crime of taking another person's property without their permission.
What's theft?
The person who is accused of committing the crime.
Who is the defendant?
The final decision in a trial (e.g., guilty or not guilty).
What's the verdict?
A latin phrase usually applied to lawyers assisting low-income families.
What's pro bono?
A group of regular citizens who listen to a court case and decide if the person is guilty or not guilty.
What is a jury?
The crime of hurting someone physically
What's assault?
A person convicted of a crime.
What's a criminal (convict)?
It can include paying a fine (money), doing community service, or going to jail or prison.
What's a sentence?
The person who is also referred to as "your honor".
Who is the Judge?