Not Guiltyby Reasonof Insanity(NGRI)A plea statingthat thedefendant waslegally insaneat the time ofthe crime.VerdictThe final decisionin a case,determiningwhether adefendant is guiltyor not guilty.FactA statementthat can beproven true.Prosecutor/DistrictAttorneyA lawyer whorepresents thegovernment incriminal cases andseeks to prove thedefendant’s guilt.CompetencyThe ability tounderstandcourtproceedingsand assist inone’s defense.FictionA statementthat ismade up orfalse.Right toanAttorneyA legal right thatensuresdefendants haveaccess to legalrepresentation,even if they cannotafford a lawyer.HospitalCommitmentPlacement ina mentalhealth facilityinstead of jailfor treatment.Eye-WitnessA personwho directlyobserved theevents inquestion.NoContestA plea wherethe defendantdoes not admitguilt butacceptspunishment.ProbationA sentenceallowing thedefendant toremain free undercourt-orderedconditions.Incompetentto Proceed(ITP)A legal statusmeaning adefendant is unableto participate intheir trial due tomental illness orcognitive limitations.TestifyTo giveevidence asa witnessunder oath.BurdenofProofThe obligation ofthe prosecution toprove thedefendant's guiltbeyond areasonable doubt.Attorney-ClientPrivilegeA legal rule thatkeepscommunicationsbetween a lawyerand their clientconfidential.EvidenceInformationused in courtto prove ordisprove anallegation.SentenceThepunishmentgiven to adefendantfound guilty of acrime.HearingA legalproceedingbefore a judgeto discuss andresolve specificlegal issues.PhysicalEvidenceTangible items,such as DNA,fingerprints, orweapons, usedin a trial.NotGuiltyPleaA formaldenial by adefendant ofthe chargesagainst them.Legal/DefenseStrategyThe approachtaken by thedefense attorneyto protect thedefendant’srights.FineA financialpenaltypaid tothe court.MisdemeanorA less seriouscrime, oftenpunishable by afine or jail timeof up to oneyear.CircumstantialEvidenceEvidence thatsuggests a fact butdoes not directlyprove it (e.g.,fingerprints foundat a crime scene).TruthfulProvidinghonest andaccurateinformationwhile testifying.WitnessStatementA written orspoken accountfrom a witnessabout what theysaw orexperienced.HearsayTestimonyA statement madeoutside of courtthat is generallyinadmissible asevidence unless itmeets specificexceptions.RestorationThe process ofregainingcompetency tostand trial, oftenthrough educationor treatment.ExclusionaryRuleA legal principlethat prohibits theuse of evidenceobtained illegallyin a trial.RestitutionMoney paid bythe defendantto compensatevictims fordamages orlosses.GuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jurythat thedefendantcommitted thecrime.RealityOrientationAwareness oftime, place,andcircumstances.RationalThinkingThe ability tothinklogically andmake sounddecisions.WitnessA person whoprovidestestimony incourt aboutwhat they saw,heard, or know.CourtReporterThe personwho transcribeseverything saidduring a courtproceeding.DeferredSentenceA sentencepostponed toallow thedefendant tomeet certainconditions.CollaborateTo worktogether towarda commongoal, such as alegal defense.SpeedyTrialThe right tohave a trialconductedwithoutunnecessarydelays.TrialA formal legalproceedingwhere evidenceis presented,and a verdict isdetermined.JuryTrialA trial in which ajury of one’s peersdetermines guilt orinnocence basedon the evidencepresented.TestimonyA formalstatementgiven by awitness incourt.NotGuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jury thatthe defendant didnot commit thecrime or that therewas not enoughevidence to convict.WarrantA legal documentissued by a judgeallowing lawenforcement toconduct a searchor make an arrest.JuryA group ofcitizensselected todetermine theverdict in a trial.RespectTreating otherswith courtesyandprofessionalism.FourthAmendmentProtectsindividuals fromunreasonablesearches andseizures by thegovernment.Self-IncriminationThe act ofimplicatingoneself in acrime, which theFifth Amendmentprotects against.JudgeThe official whopresides over legalproceedings,ensures laws arefollowed, andissues rulings.MirandaWarningA statement given bypolice to informarrested individualsof their rights,including the right toremain silent and theright to an attorney.DefendantThe personaccused of acrime andfacing chargesin a court oflaw.AlibiWitnessA witness whocan confirm thatthe defendantwas elsewhereat the time of thecrime.ChargeThe formalaccusationagainst adefendantstating thealleged crime.AppealA legal process bywhich a highercourt reviews alower court'sdecision todetermine if errorswere made.AttireProperclothing forcourtappearances.DirectEvidenceEvidence thatdirectly proves afact withoutrequiring inference(e.g., surveillancefootage of acrime).BailiffA court officerresponsible formaintainingorder andsecurity in thecourtroom.SixthAmendmentGuarantees theright to a speedyand public trial, animpartial jury, anattorney, and theability to confrontwitnesses.PleaBargainAn agreementwhere thedefendant pleadsguilty in exchangefor a lesser chargeor lightersentence.DueProcessof LawA constitutionalguarantee that legalproceedings will befair and thatindividuals will begiven notice and anopportunity to beheard.AcquittalA legaljudgmentthat thedefendant isnot guilty.DefenseAttorney/PublicDefenderA lawyer whorepresents adefendant incourt, eitherprivately hired orcourt-appointed.FifthAmendmentProtects againstself-incriminationand doublejeopardy andguarantees dueprocess.DismissedA case droppedby the court dueto insufficientevidence orother legalreasons.FelonyA seriouscrime, typicallypunishable bymore than oneyear in prison.GuiltyPleaA formaladmission by adefendant thatthey committedthe crime.Search&SeizureThe process bywhich lawenforcementinvestigates aperson’s propertyand takes evidencerelevant to a case.ConfessionAn admissionby a defendantthat theycommitted acrime.EighthAmendmentProhibitsexcessive bail,excessive fines,and cruel andunusualpunishment.ConfidentialityThe ethicaland legalduty to keepinformationprivate.DecorumProper andrespectfulbehavior ina courtroom.CharacterWitnessA person whotestifies aboutthe defendant’sreputation,values, andmoral character.ProSeRepresentingoneself incourt withouta lawyer.AlibiA defensestating that theaccused wassomewhereelse when thecrime occurred.CourtClerkAn officialresponsible forcourt records,scheduling, andadministrativetasks.ExpertWitnessA specialistwho providesprofessionalopinions basedon expertise ina certain field.SuspendedSentenceA sentence thatis imposed butnot servedunless anothercrime iscommitted.LawyerA professionalwho practiceslaw andrepresentsclients in legalmatters.Not Guiltyby Reasonof Insanity(NGRI)A plea statingthat thedefendant waslegally insaneat the time ofthe crime.VerdictThe final decisionin a case,determiningwhether adefendant is guiltyor not guilty.FactA statementthat can beproven true.Prosecutor/DistrictAttorneyA lawyer whorepresents thegovernment incriminal cases andseeks to prove thedefendant’s guilt.CompetencyThe ability tounderstandcourtproceedingsand assist inone’s defense.FictionA statementthat ismade up orfalse.Right toanAttorneyA legal right thatensuresdefendants haveaccess to legalrepresentation,even if they cannotafford a lawyer.HospitalCommitmentPlacement ina mentalhealth facilityinstead of jailfor treatment.Eye-WitnessA personwho directlyobserved theevents inquestion.NoContestA plea wherethe defendantdoes not admitguilt butacceptspunishment.ProbationA sentenceallowing thedefendant toremain free undercourt-orderedconditions.Incompetentto Proceed(ITP)A legal statusmeaning adefendant is unableto participate intheir trial due tomental illness orcognitive limitations.TestifyTo giveevidence asa witnessunder oath.BurdenofProofThe obligation ofthe prosecution toprove thedefendant's guiltbeyond areasonable doubt.Attorney-ClientPrivilegeA legal rule thatkeepscommunicationsbetween a lawyerand their clientconfidential.EvidenceInformationused in courtto prove ordisprove anallegation.SentenceThepunishmentgiven to adefendantfound guilty of acrime.HearingA legalproceedingbefore a judgeto discuss andresolve specificlegal issues.PhysicalEvidenceTangible items,such as DNA,fingerprints, orweapons, usedin a trial.NotGuiltyPleaA formaldenial by adefendant ofthe chargesagainst them.Legal/DefenseStrategyThe approachtaken by thedefense attorneyto protect thedefendant’srights.FineA financialpenaltypaid tothe court.MisdemeanorA less seriouscrime, oftenpunishable by afine or jail timeof up to oneyear.CircumstantialEvidenceEvidence thatsuggests a fact butdoes not directlyprove it (e.g.,fingerprints foundat a crime scene).TruthfulProvidinghonest andaccurateinformationwhile testifying.WitnessStatementA written orspoken accountfrom a witnessabout what theysaw orexperienced.HearsayTestimonyA statement madeoutside of courtthat is generallyinadmissible asevidence unless itmeets specificexceptions.RestorationThe process ofregainingcompetency tostand trial, oftenthrough educationor treatment.ExclusionaryRuleA legal principlethat prohibits theuse of evidenceobtained illegallyin a trial.RestitutionMoney paid bythe defendantto compensatevictims fordamages orlosses.GuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jurythat thedefendantcommitted thecrime.RealityOrientationAwareness oftime, place,andcircumstances.RationalThinkingThe ability tothinklogically andmake sounddecisions.WitnessA person whoprovidestestimony incourt aboutwhat they saw,heard, or know.CourtReporterThe personwho transcribeseverything saidduring a courtproceeding.DeferredSentenceA sentencepostponed toallow thedefendant tomeet certainconditions.CollaborateTo worktogether towarda commongoal, such as alegal defense.SpeedyTrialThe right tohave a trialconductedwithoutunnecessarydelays.TrialA formal legalproceedingwhere evidenceis presented,and a verdict isdetermined.JuryTrialA trial in which ajury of one’s peersdetermines guilt orinnocence basedon the evidencepresented.TestimonyA formalstatementgiven by awitness incourt.NotGuiltyVerdictA decision by ajudge or jury thatthe defendant didnot commit thecrime or that therewas not enoughevidence to convict.WarrantA legal documentissued by a judgeallowing lawenforcement toconduct a searchor make an arrest.JuryA group ofcitizensselected todetermine theverdict in a trial.RespectTreating otherswith courtesyandprofessionalism.FourthAmendmentProtectsindividuals fromunreasonablesearches andseizures by thegovernment.Self-IncriminationThe act ofimplicatingoneself in acrime, which theFifth Amendmentprotects against.JudgeThe official whopresides over legalproceedings,ensures laws arefollowed, andissues rulings.MirandaWarningA statement given bypolice to informarrested individualsof their rights,including the right toremain silent and theright to an attorney.DefendantThe personaccused of acrime andfacing chargesin a court oflaw.AlibiWitnessA witness whocan confirm thatthe defendantwas elsewhereat the time of thecrime.ChargeThe formalaccusationagainst adefendantstating thealleged crime.AppealA legal process bywhich a highercourt reviews alower court'sdecision todetermine if errorswere made.AttireProperclothing forcourtappearances.DirectEvidenceEvidence thatdirectly proves afact withoutrequiring inference(e.g., surveillancefootage of acrime).BailiffA court officerresponsible formaintainingorder andsecurity in thecourtroom.SixthAmendmentGuarantees theright to a speedyand public trial, animpartial jury, anattorney, and theability to confrontwitnesses.PleaBargainAn agreementwhere thedefendant pleadsguilty in exchangefor a lesser chargeor lightersentence.DueProcessof LawA constitutionalguarantee that legalproceedings will befair and thatindividuals will begiven notice and anopportunity to beheard.AcquittalA legaljudgmentthat thedefendant isnot guilty.DefenseAttorney/PublicDefenderA lawyer whorepresents adefendant incourt, eitherprivately hired orcourt-appointed.FifthAmendmentProtects againstself-incriminationand doublejeopardy andguarantees dueprocess.DismissedA case droppedby the court dueto insufficientevidence orother legalreasons.FelonyA seriouscrime, typicallypunishable bymore than oneyear in prison.GuiltyPleaA formaladmission by adefendant thatthey committedthe crime.Search&SeizureThe process bywhich lawenforcementinvestigates aperson’s propertyand takes evidencerelevant to a case.ConfessionAn admissionby a defendantthat theycommitted acrime.EighthAmendmentProhibitsexcessive bail,excessive fines,and cruel andunusualpunishment.ConfidentialityThe ethicaland legalduty to keepinformationprivate.DecorumProper andrespectfulbehavior ina courtroom.CharacterWitnessA person whotestifies aboutthe defendant’sreputation,values, andmoral character.ProSeRepresentingoneself incourt withouta lawyer.AlibiA defensestating that theaccused wassomewhereelse when thecrime occurred.CourtClerkAn officialresponsible forcourt records,scheduling, andadministrativetasks.ExpertWitnessA specialistwho providesprofessionalopinions basedon expertise ina certain field.SuspendedSentenceA sentence thatis imposed butnot servedunless anothercrime iscommitted.LawyerA professionalwho practiceslaw andrepresentsclients in legalmatters.

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(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A plea stating that the defendant was legally insane at the time of the crime.
    Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
  2. The final decision in a case, determining whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty.
    Verdict
  3. A statement that can be proven true.
    Fact
  4. A lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases and seeks to prove the defendant’s guilt.
    Prosecutor/District Attorney
  5. The ability to understand court proceedings and assist in one’s defense.
    Competency
  6. A statement that is made up or false.
    Fiction
  7. A legal right that ensures defendants have access to legal representation, even if they cannot afford a lawyer.
    Right to an Attorney
  8. Placement in a mental health facility instead of jail for treatment.
    Hospital Commitment
  9. A person who directly observed the events in question.
    Eye-Witness
  10. A plea where the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts punishment.
    No Contest
  11. A sentence allowing the defendant to remain free under court-ordered conditions.
    Probation
  12. A legal status meaning a defendant is unable to participate in their trial due to mental illness or cognitive limitations.
    Incompetent to Proceed (ITP)
  13. To give evidence as a witness under oath.
    Testify
  14. The obligation of the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
    Burden of Proof
  15. A legal rule that keeps communications between a lawyer and their client confidential.
    Attorney-Client Privilege
  16. Information used in court to prove or disprove an allegation.
    Evidence
  17. The punishment given to a defendant found guilty of a crime.
    Sentence
  18. A legal proceeding before a judge to discuss and resolve specific legal issues.
    Hearing
  19. Tangible items, such as DNA, fingerprints, or weapons, used in a trial.
    Physical Evidence
  20. A formal denial by a defendant of the charges against them.
    Not Guilty Plea
  21. The approach taken by the defense attorney to protect the defendant’s rights.
    Legal/Defense Strategy
  22. A financial penalty paid to the court.
    Fine
  23. A less serious crime, often punishable by a fine or jail time of up to one year.
    Misdemeanor
  24. Evidence that suggests a fact but does not directly prove it (e.g., fingerprints found at a crime scene).
    Circumstantial Evidence
  25. Providing honest and accurate information while testifying.
    Truthful
  26. A written or spoken account from a witness about what they saw or experienced.
    Witness Statement
  27. A statement made outside of court that is generally inadmissible as evidence unless it meets specific exceptions.
    Hearsay Testimony
  28. The process of regaining competency to stand trial, often through education or treatment.
    Restoration
  29. A legal principle that prohibits the use of evidence obtained illegally in a trial.
    Exclusionary Rule
  30. Money paid by the defendant to compensate victims for damages or losses.
    Restitution
  31. A decision by a judge or jury that the defendant committed the crime.
    Guilty Verdict
  32. Awareness of time, place, and circumstances.
    Reality Orientation
  33. The ability to think logically and make sound decisions.
    Rational Thinking
  34. A person who provides testimony in court about what they saw, heard, or know.
    Witness
  35. The person who transcribes everything said during a court proceeding.
    Court Reporter
  36. A sentence postponed to allow the defendant to meet certain conditions.
    Deferred Sentence
  37. To work together toward a common goal, such as a legal defense.
    Collaborate
  38. The right to have a trial conducted without unnecessary delays.
    Speedy Trial
  39. A formal legal proceeding where evidence is presented, and a verdict is determined.
    Trial
  40. A trial in which a jury of one’s peers determines guilt or innocence based on the evidence presented.
    Jury Trial
  41. A formal statement given by a witness in court.
    Testimony
  42. A decision by a judge or jury that the defendant did not commit the crime or that there was not enough evidence to convict.
    Not Guilty Verdict
  43. A legal document issued by a judge allowing law enforcement to conduct a search or make an arrest.
    Warrant
  44. A group of citizens selected to determine the verdict in a trial.
    Jury
  45. Treating others with courtesy and professionalism.
    Respect
  46. Protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
    Fourth Amendment
  47. The act of implicating oneself in a crime, which the Fifth Amendment protects against.
    Self-Incrimination
  48. The official who presides over legal proceedings, ensures laws are followed, and issues rulings.
    Judge
  49. A statement given by police to inform arrested individuals of their rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
    Miranda Warning
  50. The person accused of a crime and facing charges in a court of law.
    Defendant
  51. A witness who can confirm that the defendant was elsewhere at the time of the crime.
    Alibi Witness
  52. The formal accusation against a defendant stating the alleged crime.
    Charge
  53. A legal process by which a higher court reviews a lower court's decision to determine if errors were made.
    Appeal
  54. Proper clothing for court appearances.
    Attire
  55. Evidence that directly proves a fact without requiring inference (e.g., surveillance footage of a crime).
    Direct Evidence
  56. A court officer responsible for maintaining order and security in the courtroom.
    Bailiff
  57. Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, an attorney, and the ability to confront witnesses.
    Sixth Amendment
  58. An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a lesser charge or lighter sentence.
    Plea Bargain
  59. A constitutional guarantee that legal proceedings will be fair and that individuals will be given notice and an opportunity to be heard.
    Due Process of Law
  60. A legal judgment that the defendant is not guilty.
    Acquittal
  61. A lawyer who represents a defendant in court, either privately hired or court-appointed.
    Defense Attorney/Public Defender
  62. Protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy and guarantees due process.
    Fifth Amendment
  63. A case dropped by the court due to insufficient evidence or other legal reasons.
    Dismissed
  64. A serious crime, typically punishable by more than one year in prison.
    Felony
  65. A formal admission by a defendant that they committed the crime.
    Guilty Plea
  66. The process by which law enforcement investigates a person’s property and takes evidence relevant to a case.
    Search & Seizure
  67. An admission by a defendant that they committed a crime.
    Confession
  68. Prohibits excessive bail, excessive fines, and cruel and unusual punishment.
    Eighth Amendment
  69. The ethical and legal duty to keep information private.
    Confidentiality
  70. Proper and respectful behavior in a courtroom.
    Decorum
  71. A person who testifies about the defendant’s reputation, values, and moral character.
    Character Witness
  72. Representing oneself in court without a lawyer.
    Pro Se
  73. A defense stating that the accused was somewhere else when the crime occurred.
    Alibi
  74. An official responsible for court records, scheduling, and administrative tasks.
    Court Clerk
  75. A specialist who provides professional opinions based on expertise in a certain field.
    Expert Witness
  76. A sentence that is imposed but not served unless another crime is committed.
    Suspended Sentence
  77. A professional who practices law and represents clients in legal matters.
    Lawyer