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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Arraignment | the action of arraigning someone in court |
| Plea Bargain | An agreement between the defendant and the prosecuter |
| Trial | the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue |
| Felony | crime committed |
| Arrest Warrant and/or Grand jury | A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to take someone accused of a crime into custody |
| Pre-Trial Motions | motions done before a trial |
| investigation | the action of a researching or investigating on someone or something |
| Preliminary Hearing and /or Grand Jury | a judge decides wether the defendant is guilty or not guilty but wether there is enough evidence to force the defendant to trial |
| verdict | A decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest |
| Probable Cause | Reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing charge, etc.) |
| Initial appearance (bail hearing) | First proceeding in front of a judge after a defendant is arrested for a crime |
| Sentencing | a punishment given by jury or judge to someone because of their crime. |
| Arrest & Bookings | police takes the criminal to jail. |
| Arraignment |
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