Criminal Justice Unit Review

Evidence is presented and the arrested person could be indicted, if this group votes there is enough evidence to official charge the person.

• Trial

• arrangement

• Jury

• Grand Jury

Attorneys for the prosecution and defense ask potential jury members questions about their beliefs and idea. 12 citizens are chosen to serve along with a few alternates.

• Jury Deliberation

• Jury Questioning

• Jury Surveying

• Jury Selection

A Judge reviews the evidence in the case prior to the grand jury.

• Judge Review

• Grand Jury

• Arraignment

• Preliminary Hearing

A convicted felon is not happy with the outcome of his trial. He asked his lawyer to file an ___________ to hopefully have his sentence reversed of lessened.

• Appeal

• Legal Challenge

• Writ of New Trial.

• Arraignment

This is the step in the TRIAL Process where justice is administered to the guilty. ((If they are found not guilty justice is administered just prior to this step.))

• Verdict

• Jury Deliberation

• Sentencing

• Appeal

The stage where the defendant RESPONDS to the charges (indictment).

• Plea

• Response

• Announcment

• Arraignment

Hand Cuffs - Mugg Shots - Finger Prints - Holding Cells

• Prison

• Jail

• Custody

• Arrest and Booking

When the person is formally told their charges in open court. (the indictment is read to them.)

• Deal

• Arraignment

• Charged

• Initial Appearance

What does Presumed Innocent mean?

• They have to prove you did the crime to be convicted

• You have to prove you are innocent

The police can search you for any reason.

• True

• False