Stages of criminal justice system
Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-Introduction to the criminal justice system and
what is considered to be the first phase the seizing and detaining of a person by
lawful authority
Booking - CORRECT ANSWER-This process is the administrative recording of
the arrest. It typically involves entering the suspects name, the charge, obtaining
fingerprints, photographing and in some instances DNA. Bail advised at this time
Arraignment - CORRECT ANSWER-Pretrial stage in which defendant is brought
before a lower court judge to be given notice of the charges, advised of his/her
constitutional rights and is allowed to enter a plea
Preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWER-Judge to determine whether there is
probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime or crimes with
which he/she is charged.
Trial - CORRECT ANSWER-The defendant has the choice of their case being
heard by a judge or jury and the defendant has legal representation
Plea bargain - CORRECT ANSWER-The practice whereby the prosecutor the
defense attorney, and the judge agree on a specific sentence to be imposed if the
accused pleads guilty to an agreed upon charge or charges instead of going to
trial
Arrest - CORRECT ANSWER-Introduction to the criminal justice system and
what is considered to be the first phase the seizing and detaining of a person by
lawful authority
Booking - CORRECT ANSWER-This process is the administrative recording of
the arrest. It typically involves entering the suspects name, the charge, obtaining
fingerprints, photographing and in some instances DNA. Bail advised at this time
Arraignment - CORRECT ANSWER-Pretrial stage in which defendant is brought
before a lower court judge to be given notice of the charges, advised of his/her
constitutional rights and is allowed to enter a plea
Preliminary hearing - CORRECT ANSWER-Judge to determine whether there is
probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime or crimes with
which he/she is charged.
Trial - CORRECT ANSWER-The defendant has the choice of their case being
heard by a judge or jury and the defendant has legal representation
Plea bargain - CORRECT ANSWER-The practice whereby the prosecutor the
defense attorney, and the judge agree on a specific sentence to be imposed if the
accused pleads guilty to an agreed upon charge or charges instead of going to
trial
