Crime Control Time
If they find a suspect and enough evidence, officers may do this. It can only be done if a suspect is identified and there is probable cause to believe the suspect committed the crime.
What is an arrest?
Sometimes appointed by the court, these lawyers advocate for the defendant at the trial.
What is a defense attorney?
The prosecutor considers the evidence assembled by the police and decides whether to file these (or a complaint) or release the accused without prosecution.
What are charges?
Law enforcement officers receive this from victims, witnesses, or other parties (or witness the crime themselves. This can spark an investigation.
What is a report?
This institution files charges against a defendant and argues on behalf of the state at a trial.
What is the prosecution?
Under this system, defendants can hand over cash or other valuables to the court system as security to guarantee that a defendant will appear at trial.
What is bail?
A result at trial when the defendant has been found not guilty of the crime they are on trial for.
What is accquital?
This is carried out by Officers try to identify a suspect and find enough evidence to arrest the suspect they think may be responsible. Investigations may include, but are not limited to: looking for a suspect, collecting evidence, and interviewing witnesses.
What is an investigation?
These law enforcement agents supervise convicted offenders in jail and prison, as well as on parole and probation.
What are correction officers?
The name for a group of citizens who listen to evidence presented by a prosecutor and decide whether or not it is enough to indict the accused of the crime.
What is a grand jury?
A result at trial where the defendant has been found guilty of the crime they are on trial for.
What is conviction?
This institution investigates reported crime and makes arrests. They may testify during a trial.
What is law enforcement?
After both sides present their cases, the court moves into this phase, where the judge has a range of punishments to choose from based on the crime committed.
What is sentencing?
At this stage, a defendant is brought before a judge to be informed of the charges against them
What is arraignment?
An agreement made between a defendant and the prosecution. This often comes in exchange for the dismissal of one or more charges, a more lenient sentence, or a lesser degree of the charged offense.
What is a plea agreement?
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If they find a suspect and enough evidence, officers may issue one of these for the suspect to appear in court at a specific time. This decision depends on the nature of the crime and other factors.
What is a citation?
If the prosecutor decides to file formal charges, the accused will do this to be informed of the charges and of his or her rights. The judge decides whether there is enough evidence to hold the accused or release him or her. If the defendant does not have an attorney, the court may appoint one or begin the process of assigning a public defender to represent the defendant.
What is a first court appearance?
The current status or final outcome of an arrest or prosecution.
What is disposition?
Incarcerated people who get released under this system have already served part of their sentence prior to release.
What is parole?