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The suspect is arrested due to probable cause and read his/her Miranda rights.

Miranda rights- After placing the suspect under arrest, the officer will say something similar to, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have a right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.”

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The suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted.

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The suspect goes to a preliminary hearing, and a bail is set.

Bail- The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.

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The case goes to the grand jury, and is indicted.

Grand jury- A grand jury is a jury, a group of citizens, empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may subpoena physical evidence or a person to testify.

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The suspect goes to the arraignment, either guilty (sentence date is set), not guilty (trial date is set) or are granted a plea bargain.

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Jurors are selected for trial, voir dire.

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Lawyers, defence attorneys, and prosecutor present their cases; both sides have a chance to cross examine each other's witnesses.

Cross examination- interrogation of a witness called by one's opponent. It is preceded by direct examination and may be followed by a redirect.

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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 jury hears the evidence in a trial as presented by both the plaintiff and the defendant. After hearing the evidence and often jury instructions from the judge, the group retires for deliberation, to consider a verdict. The majority required for a verdict varies

Unanimous vote- Is an agreement by all people in a given situation.

Hung jury- Also called a deadlocked jury, is a judicial jury that cannot agree upon a verdict after extended deliberation and is unable to reach the required unanimity or supermajority. Hung jury usually results in the case being tried again.

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Sentence date is set if the defendant is found guilty, or acquittal and the defendant is released.