Pleas
How many pleas are there?
Four
Every crime can be broken into two categories; what are they?
Misdemeanor and Felony
A plea bargain is a deal offered to you by the...?
Prosecutor
This person types everything in the court room on a stenographer machine.
Court Reporter
Before you give testimony, one must take an oath which is a promise to tell the _______.
Which pleas lead to sentencing?
Guilty and no contest
How many jury members sit a felony jury?
12 Jurors
True or False - Your attorney can force you to accept a plea bargain.
False
How many type of witnesses are there?
Three
If someone starts yelling in the courtroom and being disruptive, the judge can hold them in ______.
Contempt
Which pleas lead to trial?
Not Guilty and NGRI
If you must serve time for a misdemeanor crime, where is time done?
County jail
If you want to accept a plea bargain, you must plead either ___ or ___.
Guilty / No Contest
These are individuals who listen to all evidence and decide the verdict; their decision must be unanimous.
Jury
One reason to work with your lawyer is that they are bound by ___________ meaning they cannot repeat anything you have said; the information is confidential.
'Attorney-Client Privilege'
If you plead NGRI, are you ADMITTING or DENYING the crime?
Admitting
If you must serve time for a felony crime, where is time done?
Prison (NCDOC)
If you wish to accept a plea bargain, you give up three rights; what are they?
Right to remain silent
Right to appeal
Right to a trial
What are the two sides of the courtroom?
Defense and Prosecution
This is a type of trial you request where there is no jury to decide the verdict.
Bench trial
If you plead not guilty and win at trial, you get... what?
Acquitted, released, set free
What is the difference between a misdemeanor crime and a felony crime?
Misdemeanor is less serious and a felony is more serious
A plea bargain must be offered by the prosecution, accepted by the defendant, and then finally approved by... who?
The judge
Which witness is highly qualified in their field and testifies about evidence regarding the crime?
Expert witness
If placed on probation or parole, you must follow rules out in the community. What are two things one would have to follow?
Random drug tests, random searches, not being able to leave county or state without approval, meeting with probation/parole officer, classes