Legal Skills

4. the attorney who is paid to prosecute the defendant
6. A legal process to decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty
7. the crimes the defendant is accused of committing
10. The defendant is saying that they did the crime, but their mental illness was a significant factor
11. A formal response to charges that you decide.
13. represents a person who is accused of committing a crime and protects their rights
15. other names is the Judge called
16. peers from the community who decides if the defendant is guilty or not guilty

1. the person who sent you to Oregon State Hospital
2. A deal between yourself and the DA to be offered lowered charges
3. The defendant does not admit guilt but chooses not to fight against the charge
5. the less serious class of crime
8. plea where the defendant admits that they committed the crime
9. the more serious class of crime
12. Psychiatric Security Review Board
14. the name of the place where everyone meets to talk about a legal case