Steps in a Criminal Case. by Devon Kerby-Shippentower https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh Outlines 9 steps in a criminal case. en-us 2022-05-04 17:34:55 UTC 2022-05-09 17:45:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dc.png Step 1: Arrest devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171838063 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.]]> 2022-05-05 17:44:16 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171838063 Step 2: Booking devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171846524 Suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted.]]> 2022-05-05 17:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171846524 Step 3: Hearing devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171855884 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.

]]> 2022-05-05 17:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171855884 Step 4: Indictment devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171866534 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.]]> 2022-05-05 18:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171866534 Step 5: Arraignment devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171868463 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.]]> 2022-05-05 18:04:38 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171868463 Step 6: Jury Selection devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171868799 Jurors are selected for trial

Voir dire- The process used by the parties to select a fair and impartial jury]]> 2022-05-05 18:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171868799 Step 7: Trial devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171869077 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]]> 2022-05-05 18:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171869077 Step 8: Verdict devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171869416 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. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171869416 Step 9: Sentencing devker2576 https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171869748 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.]]> 2022-05-05 18:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/devker2576/gcqxt8rt9ux4uowh/wish/2171869748