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Criminal Justice Pr.
description of the Criminal Justice process
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arraignment | plea guilty or not guilty |
| Plea Bargain | negotiating and accepting a lesser charge |
| Trial | a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide |
| Crime Committed or Reported | |
| Arrest Warrant | |
| Pre-Trial Motions | |
| Preliminary Hearing and/or Grand Jury | |
| Investigation | |
| Verdict | |
| Felony | |
| Probable Cause | |
| Initial Appearance (Bail Hearing) | |
| Sentencing | |
| Arrest & Booking | |
| Misdemeanor |