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The suspect is arrested and read his/her Miranda rights.

Probable Cause - Reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime.

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The suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted.

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Suspect goes to preliminary hearing, a bail is set

Bail - they are released until their trial, after money has been paid to the court.

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The case goes to the grand jury.

Indictment - a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Grand Jury - a group of people empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings. Usually 12 - 18 people.

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Suspect goes to arraignment- either guilty (sentence date is set) or not guilty (trial date is set).

Plea Bargain - an arrangement between prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or an agreement to drop other charges.

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Jurors are selected for trial.

Voir Dire - a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.

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Lawyers present their cases; both sides have a chance to cross-examine each other's witnesses

Defense Lawyer - is a layer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity

Prosecution - the conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge

Cross Examine - interrogation of a witness called by ones opponent

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Petit jury must come back with a unanimous vote, or it is a hung jury and the case is retired.

Petit Jury - a group of 12 people who determine if the person is guilty or innocent

Hung Jury - a group of people who are unable to reach a verdict by the required voting margin

Unanimous Vote - having the same opinion or agreeing completly

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The sentencing date is set if the defendant is found guilty.

Acquittal - a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.