https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp Describes the 9 steps in a Criminal Case en-us 2022-05-05 18:15:54 UTC 2022-05-06 18:23:50 UTC hello@padlet.com kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171896440 The suspect is arrested and read his/her Miranda rights.

Probable Cause - Reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171896440 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171901293 The suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171901293 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171904824 Suspect goes to preliminary hearing, a bail is set

Bail - they are released until their trial, after money has been paid to the court. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171904824 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171908894 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. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171908894 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171912058 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 18:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171912058 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171923794 Jurors are selected for trial.

Voir Dire - a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171923794 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171932506 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 ]]> 2022-05-05 18:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2171932506 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2173258790 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 ]]> 2022-05-06 17:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2173258790 kelrob6803 https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2173260738 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.]]> 2022-05-06 17:50:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kelrob6803/xvtavo6f7f5kmxwp/wish/2173260738