Steps in a Criminal Case by Madilyn Walters https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks Outline the 9 steps in a criminal case en-us 2022-05-05 18:14:19 UTC 2025-12-21 22:37:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Arrest madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171901779 Suspect is arrested and read his/her Miranda rights.

Miranda Rights: right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you, you have a right to a lawyer.

Probable Cause:  Evidence that a crime has been committed (the police need this to make an arrest)

]]> 2022-05-05 18:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171901779 Booking madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171904444 Suspect is booked, photographed, and fingerprinted. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171904444 Preliminary Hearing madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171908056 Suspect goes to preliminary hearing, a bail is set.

Bail: is money the defendant pays to stay out of jail until their trial date. ]]> 2022-05-05 18:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171908056 Indictment madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171918697 Case goes to grand jury.

Grand Jury: a jury, up to twenty-three people, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial.

Indictment: issued if the jury believes there is enough evidence, formal charge against the accused & a trial date will be set

]]> 2022-05-05 18:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171918697 Arraignment madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171928680 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 where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lesser sentence or an agreement to drop other charges.]]> 2022-05-05 18:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171928680 Voir Dire madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171930910 Jurors are selected for trial.

Voir Dire: a preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.]]> 2022-05-05 18:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2171930910 Trial madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2173263580 Lawyers present their cases; both sides have a chance to cross examine each others' witnesses.

Defense Lawyer: the lawyer that represents a defendant in a case.

Prosecutor: a lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.

Cross-Examination: the formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party to challenge or extend testimony already given.]]> 2022-05-06 17:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2173263580 Verdict madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2173268982 Petit jury must come back with a unanimous vote, or it is a hung jury and the case is retired.

Petit Jury: typically of twelve people, who try the final issue of fact in civil or criminal cases and pronounce a verdict.

Unanimous Vote: having the same opinion; agreeing completely.

Hung Jury: a jury whose members are unable to agree on a verdict by the required voting margin after extensive deliberations, resulting in a mistrial.]]> 2022-05-06 17:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2173268982 Sentencing madwal3478 https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2173272746 Sentence date is set if defendant is found guilty.

Acquittal: a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime that the person has been charged with.]]> 2022-05-06 18:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/madwal3478/Bookmarks/wish/2173272746