CRIJ 1301 Exam 1 Graded A+

Criminal Justice System - ANSWER-Refers to the agencies that despise justice and the process by which justice is carried out 3 Main components of CJS (Sub Systems) - ANSWER-Law enforcement, Courts & Corrections 12 Stages of CJS - ANSWER-Investigation: Police investigate after citizens report offense to determine if a crime was committed, who committed it, if an arrest is warranted and when an arrest should occur. Arrest: The initial step in formal processing of a case, arrest entails formally taking a suspect into custody. Booking: Formally record arrest, involves fingerprinting, mug shots & completing arrest records. Initial Appearance: Suspect appears before magistrate & is formally notified of charges, advised of their rights and notified of bail decisions. Preliminary Hearing: Judge determines if probable cause exists to suggest the suspect committed a crime in the judges jurisdiction. Judge decides if evidence proves a crime was committed within their jurisdiction and the suspect committed the crime. Grand Jury: Prosecutor presents case to a grand jury to seek an indictment against suspect. The purpose is to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to suggest that the case should go to trial. Arraignment: After indictment is filed, the arraignment is held. Suspect is formally notified of charges; advised of their legal rights; & asked if they want to plead guilty or non guilty or no contest. If defendant pleads guilty, sentencing is next (if judge accepts plea). If they plead not guilty, case goes to trial. Trial: Prosecution is expected to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offense(s) with which they are charged of. Sentencing: For defendant found guilty, a hearing will be held for the judge to sentence the defender. Appeals: A defendant may appeal the courts ruling to an appellate court. The court will decide whether or not to hear the appeal or reject it. Sanction: those sentenced to a year or more will be sent to prison, whereas those sentenced for less than a year will go to jail. Offenders on probation will be supervised