A defendant considered a (a)   risk may not be released before their court date.

The judge also considers whether releasing the defendant would pose a public (a)   risk.

A (a)   bond allows a third party to pay bail on behalf of the defendant.

A (a)   release requires the defendant to follow specific rules, like wearing an ankle monitor.

The (a)   Amendment protects people from excessive bail and cruel punishment.

Prosecutors must share (a)   evidence that may support the defendant’s innocence.

The (a)   rule prevents courts from admitting evidence obtained through illegal searches.

The doctrine known as “ (a)   of the Poisonous Tree” extends exclusion to secondary evidence obtained illegally.

The (a)   faith exception allows some illegally gathered evidence if officers believed they acted lawfully.

A motion to (a)   is filed when the defense wants illegally obtained evidence thrown out.

During the (a)   process, both sides exchange evidence to prepare for trial.

A motion to (a)   asks the court to throw out the charges, often due to lack of evidence or legal grounds.

The (a)   is the defendant’s first formal court appearance to hear charges and enter a plea.

A (a)   jury reviews evidence to decide whether formal charges should be filed.

An (a)   is the formal charge issued when a grand jury decides there’s enough evidence to go to trial.

A (a)   hearing is held to determine if probable cause exists to move the case forward.