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

Miranda rights- The legal rights of an arrested person to have an attorney and to refuse to answer questions.

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Suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted.

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

Bail-The release or the panned release of (a prisoner) on payment of bail.

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The case goes to a grand jury.

Grand jury- A grand jury is a jury (a group of citizens) powered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought.

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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- The process used by the parties to select a fair and impartial jury

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

Prosecutor- A government lawyer who initiates prosecution of criminal offenses, and presents the case for prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

Defense attorney- An attorney representing a defendant in a lawsuit or criminal prosecution.

Cross-examine- The opposing party questions the witness

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

Verdict- A jury's findings or conclusions on the factual issues presented by a case.

Petit Jury- Decides whether the defendant committed the crime as charged in a criminal case, or whether the defendant injured the plaintiff in a civil case.

Hung jury- A jury that, despite attempts, is unable to reach a verdict by the required voting margin.

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

Acquittal- The resolution of some or all of the factual elements of the offense charged.