https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02 9 Steps in a Criminal Case en-us 2022-05-04 12:33:37 UTC 2025-10-08 15:12:56 UTC hello@padlet.com maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169846751 _{The suspect is arrested and read his/her Miranda rights.
Miranda rights- to remain silent, right to a lawyer, anything you say can and will be used against you.
Probable Cause}  ]]> 2022-05-04 12:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169846751 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169854295 _{Suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted.} ]]> 2022-05-04 12:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169854295 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169870540 _{The suspect goes to a preliminary hearing, a bail is set.
Bail- the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.}]]> 2022-05-04 13:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169870540 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169878645 _{The case goes to the grand jury.
Grand Jury- a jury, typically of twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial}.

^{Indictment- a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.}

]]> 2022-05-04 13:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2169878645 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172792568 Suspect goes to arraignment- either guilty (sentence date is set) or not guilty (trail date is set). ]]> 2022-05-06 12:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172792568 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172793518 Also known as "voir dire". 
Jurors are selected for trial.  ]]> 2022-05-06 12:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172793518 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172794294 Trial- Lawyers present their cases; both sides have a chance to cross-examine each other's witnesses.
Defense lawyer-  a lawyer specializing in the defense of individuals and companies charged with criminal activity.
Prosecutor- is a person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.]]> 2022-05-06 12:25:29 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172794294 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172795223 Petit jury must come back with a unanimous vote, or it is a hung jury and the case is retired. ]]> 2022-05-06 12:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172795223 maktow0996 https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172795749 Sentence fate is set if defendant is found guilty.
Acquittal-  free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.]]> 2022-05-06 12:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maktow0996/je0mtmawryi6d02/wish/2172795749