Definitions Pt. 1
What is contempt of court
disrupting court/act of disobedience
What is a Jury Trial?
When the Jury makes the decision.
Guilty
You did the crime
This is someone who listens to both sides of the story and makes legal decisions.
Judge
This person keeps records in the court and keeps the court's schedule (tells you when your next court date is)
Court Clerk
What is perjury?
to tell a lie
What is a bench trial?
When the Judge makes the decision
Not Guilty
You did NOT do the crime
This is someone who is the lawyer of the defendant (YOUR LAWYER)
This person types on the computer what happens in court
Court Reporter
A deal
What is a misdemeanor?
less serious crime
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
You did not do the crime because you were not in your right mind at the time of the crime.
This is the person who is the lawyer for the plaintiff (THIS LAWYER IS AGAINST YOU)
CWA/Prosecutor
This person is the one who is the victim of the crime/making the compaint
Plaintiff
To go on the stand under oath to speak about the case
What is a felony?
More serious crime
No contest
You are not admitting or denying that you committed a crime, but you are agreeing to accept whatever sentence the judge gives you.
This is the police officer in the court room
Bailiff
This person is who was accused of committing the crime (this is you)
Defendant
What is an appeal?
Asking the court for a retrial (typically when there is new evidence in the case).
What is an expert witness?
A person who is an expert on a topic (doctor, psychologist, etc.)
How many plea options are there?
4
This is a group of 6 or 12 people who hear evidence and decide if you are guilty or not guilty
Jury
How many people are on a Jury?
6 or 12