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 covers the trial process, including plea bargaining, and details the sentencing phase based on the severity of the crime. Finally, it discusses the corrections phase, including incarceration and potential release options like parole.

What is the first step in the criminal justice process?

• Prosecution and pretrial services

• Entry into the system

• Adjudication

• Corrections

Who can report a crime to law enforcement?

• Only the victim

• Only a witness

• A witness, a victim, or a third party

• Only a third party

What must a prosecutor determine before filing charges?

• The suspect's alibi

• Whether the evidence is sufficient

• The suspect's criminal history

• The severity of the crime

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

• They are immediately sentenced

• They are given a plea bargain

• They are released on bail

• They move on to the trial process

What is a grand jury responsible for?

• Conducting the trial

• Issuing a warrant

• Deciding if there is enough evidence to indict

• Determining the sentence

What can happen if the evidence is lacking during prosecution?

• The trial proceeds without evidence

• The accused is released

• The accused is automatically sentenced

• The accused is held indefinitely

What is plea bargaining?

• A trial in front of a jury

• Negotiating a guilty plea for a lesser charge

• A trial in front of a judge

• A process to dismiss charges

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 the final step in the criminal justice process?

• Sentencing

• Adjudication

• Corrections

• Prosecution

What is parole?

• A form of probation

• A type of sentencing

• Serving the remainder of a sentence in the community

• A pardon from the governor