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Criminal Procedure
Civics
28
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02/22/2005

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Term
When a suspect is arrested, what is the first 2 things that must be done?
Definition
Miranda rights need to be read and you must be told the charge against you.
Term
When a suspect is taken to the police station, what two things happen?
Definition
Fingerprinting and Mugshot or Photographed
Term
During the preliminary hearing, who does the suspect appear before?
Definition
judge or magistrate
Term
What is bail? How much must a person put down?
Definition
The amount of money to be paid so that the suspect may be released from jail.
10%
Term
What happens if Miranda rights are not read during arrest?
Definition
Charges are dropped.
Term
What does a bondsman do?
Definition
loans the bail money plus interest.
Term
Bench Warrant
Definition
This is issued if the suspect doesn't keep their court date
Term
Grand Jury
Definition
hears evidence to decide if the case warrants going to trial.
Term
What are the 7 steps of the Criminal Procedure?
Definition
1. Arrest 2. Preliminary hearing 3. Indictment 4. Arraignment 5. Trial
6. Verdict reached 7. Sentencing
Term
During the ___________________, the suspect enters a plea.
Definition
arraignment
Term
What are the two options for a plea?
Definition
guilty or not guilty
Term
Why might a suspect enter a plea of guilty?
Definition
Because they have been offered some kind of deal. PLEA BARGAIN for less jail time or life sentence vs. death penalty.
Term
Prosecution
Definition
the state or side bringing the charges.
Term
Defense
Definition
The accused, or side the charges are being brought against.
Term
Cross examine
Definition
both sides asks witnesses questions.
Term
Defendent
Definition
person being charged.
Term
Acquittal
Definition
When the suspect is found not guilty and the charges are dropped.
Term
Hung Jury
Definition
when the jury can't reach a decision
Term
When there is a hung jury what can the state do? (2 options)
Definition
1. Re-trial
2. Let the suspect go
Term
If a suspect is found not guilty, why can't they be tried again?
Definition
Double Jeopardy
Term
Who does the sentencing in a trial? (2 options)
Definition
Judge or Jury
Term
What can the defendent file to make sure he/she got a fair trial?
Definition
Appeal
Term
Felony Murder
Definition
murder that occurs while your committing another crime.
Term
First Degree Murder
Definition
A planned and plotted murder where the person has no regret- "Capital Murder"
Term
Involuntary Manslaughter
Definition
A reckless accident where someone was killed.
Term
Second Degree Murder
Definition
Stupid behavior results in the death of another.
Term
Voluntary Manslaughter
Definition
The murder was committed but others can understand why the person did it. (ie. long term abused victim kills the abuser.)
Term
Can a suspect be tried again if there is a hung jury?
Definition
Yes...
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