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