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COMPETENCY VOCABULARY
Who is the "Accused"?
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cOMPETENCY vOCABULARY
The person that has been charged with a crime.
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Understanding the legal process
What is a trial?
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Understanding the legal process
A trial takes place in court and is where it is decided if you are guilty, not guilty, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
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Appreciation of Charges
What is a Felony? Give an example.
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appreciation of charges
A felony is a more serious crime. Ex; murder, kidnapping, robbery. driving under the influence
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People in the courtroom
Judge
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people in the courtoom
The person who presides over the courtroom, keeps order in the court, makes sure both sides are treated fairly, and helps the jury understand the rules of the courtroom They may sometimes give the verdict and always sentences those found guilty. They are the "referee" of the courtroom. They are neutral.
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Understanding The Legal Process
What is the court?
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Understanding The Legal Process
Where the trial is held.
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people in the courtroom
Defense Attorney/Public Defender
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PEOPLE IN THE COURTROOM
The attorney who represents the accused (defendant) in court. Their job is defend and get the best possible verdict for their defendant.
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six areas of competency
What does it mean to "appreciate" your charges?
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six areas of competency
Knowing what offense you are accused of committing, what you were arrested for, and what your charge is.
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the four pleAS
Not Guilty
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the four pleas
Not guilty means you are stating that you did not do the crime.
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Appreciation of penalties
What is a misdemeanor?
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appreciation of penalties
A less serious crime punishable by jail time.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL PROCESS
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The decision found by a jury (if there is a jury) or by a judge at the end of the trial which states whether they judge a person guilty, not guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL PROCESS
The Verdict
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At the time of the crime you did not know the difference between right and wrong due to mental illness.
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Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
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appreciation of possible penalties
What are penalties?
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Appreciation of possible penalties
The punishment imposed upon a person who has violated the law.
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People in the courtroom
Public Defender
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People in the courtroom
A defense attorney appointed by the court when you cannot afford one.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL pROCESS
The Jury decides if you are or .
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UNDERSTANDING THE LEGAL pROCESS
Guilty or Innocent
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Capacity for appropriate behavior
What are appropriate courtroom behaviors?
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capacity for appropriate behavior
Dressing your best in court, being neat and clean, polite and quiet, listening attentively, whispering quietly or passing a note to communicate with your attorney.
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People in the Courtroom
The Jury
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people in the courtroom
A group of 6 or 12 citizens selected from the local community who listens to both sides and decides the verdict. They are a neutral party
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cAPACITY TO TESTIFY RELEVANTLY
What does it mean to testify relevantly?
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cAPACITY TO TESTIFY RELEVANTLY
Testifying relevantly means to communicate information that is connected, applicable, or appropriate to the trial.
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The four pleas
You are stating that you commited the crime.
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The four pleas
GUILTY
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Incompetent to proceed
What makes someone incompetent to proceed?
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Incompetent to proceed
Not understanding the rules of the courtroom based on one or more reasons: you did not show you understood how the court works, you did not show good behavior, or you did not show good emotional condition.
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Appreciation of possible penalties
What are possible punishments other than jail or prison?
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Appreciation of possible penalties
Probation, Community service, or Community control
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Capacity to work with your attorney and disclose information
In order for your attorney to defend you to the best of their ability, you must:
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Capacity to work with your attorney and disclose information
Show trust, be honest, truthful and cooperative, communicate clearly, and relatively to the case.
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the four pleas
No Contest (Nolo Contendre)
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the four pleas
You are stating that you will not admit guilt, but will not fight the charge. You waive the right to a trial.
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