Competency Group Flashcards

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Defense Attorney

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The lawyer for the defendant.

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Deliberation

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This is the process of deciding whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty. During deliberations, no one associated with the trail can contact the jury. The jury members must make a decision on the guilt of the defendant as a group before they tell anyone who is not on the jury.

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Direct Examination

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These are the questions asked by the lawyer who called the witnesses to the stand.

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Expert Witness

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This is a specialist--someone who is educated in a certain area. He/she testifies to his/her specialty area only.

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Eyewitness

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The most common type of witness. A person who SAW certain events and describes what he or she saw.

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Felony

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A crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.

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Forensic Examiner

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This is a psychologiest or a psychiatrist who has special training in manners related to the court. The court can ask a forensic examiner to give an opinion on your fitness to stand trial and/or your responsibility for committing the crime.

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Grand Jury

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A body of citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations and determine whether there is probable cause to believe a crime was committed.

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Indictment

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The formal charge issues by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.

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Information

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The formal accusation by the prosecutor that the defendant committed a misdemeanor.