Criminal Justice Process

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An illegal action or activity for which a person can be punished by law.

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crime

Front

If an arrest is made, the police will take the suspect into ________

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Physical Custody

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Fingerprints are taken from the suspect during this part of the criminal process.

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Booking

Front

During this hearing the defendant will enter a plea

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Arraignment

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This Latin term means "no contest"

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Nolo Contendere

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If the Grand Jury decides there is enough evidence to go to trial, they will issue an

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Indictment

Front

During this stage the accused will have the opportunity to inform the court of their intention to hire an attorney.

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Initial Appearance

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This is the examination of the facts in which both the prosecution and the defense present their case

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Trial

Front

The Grand Jury is made up of a collection of ___________

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citizens

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These two hearings serve the same purpose ( to determine if there is enough evidence to go to trial ): Preliminary Hearing & Grand Jury

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Preliminary Hearing & Grand Jury