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

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