Criminal Justice Process Overview

This tutorial provides an overview of the criminal justice process, which includes entry into the system, prosecution and pretrial services, adjudication, sentencing and sanctions, and corrections. It explains how a crime is reported, investigated, and how charges are filed. The video also covers trial processes, sentencing based on crime severity, and the corrections phase, including incarceration and release procedures.

What is the first step in the criminal justice process?

• Prosecution

• Entry into the system

• Adjudication

• Corrections

Who can report a crime to law enforcement?

• Only the victim

• Only a witness

• Only a third party

• A witness, victim, or third party

What must a prosecutor determine before filing charges?

• The suspect's criminal history

• The severity of the crime

• Whether the evidence is sufficient

• The suspect's alibi

What happens if the accused pleads not guilty at the arraignment?

• They are released

• They are immediately sentenced

• They are fined

• They move on to the trial process

What is plea bargaining?

• A trial in front of a jury

• A process to dismiss charges

• Negotiating a guilty plea for a lesser charge

• A trial in front of a judge

What is the outcome if a defendant is found not guilty?

• They are retried

• They are fined

• They are released

• They are sentenced

What is the likely sentence for a misdemeanor?

• Death penalty

• Community service

• Up to a year in jail and/or a fine

• Life imprisonment

What is parole?

• A pardon

• Serving the remainder of a sentence in the community

• A sentence reduction

• A type of probation

What is a rare outcome for inmates in the corrections phase?

• House arrest

• Probation

• Clemency or pardon

• Parole

What happens after an inmate completes their sentence?

• They are given a new trial

• They are released back into the community

• They are placed on probation

• They are transferred to another facility