Legal Education

3. Response to the charges.
6. Another word for court reporter. The person who types a word-for-word record of what happens in court.
7. Another word for defense attorney. Works for the defendant.
12. Another word for DA. The person who attempts to prove the defendant is guilty.
13. Word for the items and facts presented during a trial to try and prove guilt/innocence.
14. Things that everyone gets (such as pleading the 5th; having a jury trial; and having a defense attorney).
15. Understand the legal proceedings and able to assist in own defense.
20. Less serious crime. If convicted, people typically get sentenced with less than 1 year in jail, probation, or time served.
21. Group of 12 people who listen to the evidence and decide guilt/innocence

1. Defense and prosecution agree to a specific sentence. If the defendant accepts this deal, he/she pleads either guilty or no contest and gives up their right to a trial.
2. Person who helps the judge keep order.
4. The “boss” of the court. If there is no jury, they listen to the evidence and decide guilt/innocence. They may also decide the sentence.
5. Decision about whether or not the defendant is guilty.
8. Questioning the other side’s witness(es).
9. Type of witness with special knowledge.
10. Being out of order in the courtroom (such as shouting or speaking out of turn).
11. Lying under oath
16. Punishment assigned by judge after someone has been found guilty.
17. Telling the court what you know.
18. Both sides present evidence and try to prove their case
19. More serious crime. If convicted, a defendant would likely be sentences to a year or more in prison.