Definitions | Court Personnel | Plea bargains | Random | Competency |
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Charge
A formal accusation of a crime is called a...
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Try for conviction
Decide what charges to file Present/cross-examine evidence Offer plea bargains
100 points for each of the roles of the District Attorney
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A deal.
The DA offers, Defendant decides, Judge approves
What is a plea bargain? Describe the process.
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Bench and Jury
What are the two types of trials
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Misdemeanor and Felony
What are the two levels of charges?
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Restitutions
Money paid to the victim of a crime is called...
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Represent the defendant
Speak for the defendant Cross-examine/present evidence Offer legal advice
100 points for each of the roles of the Defense Attorney
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Not guilty
If a defendant wants a plea bargain, what plea do they have to enter at their arraignment?
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3 days
How soon after an arrest will a defendant be arraigned?
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2 years
What is the max commitment for competency restoration?
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Plea
An answer to a charge is called a...
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Make sure trial is fair
Decides what evidence is allowed Gives jury instructions Decides the verdict (bench trial only) Decides sentencing
100 points for each of the roles of the Judge
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Right to a trial
Right to appeal Right to remain silent
What major rights are given up when accepting a plea bargain?
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Get an attorney
Read your charges Enter a plea
What three things will happen at an arraignment?
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Jail, Prison, Probation, Court-ordered Program, State Hospital, Fines, Restitutions
List the types of sentences a guilty defendant may be given.
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