What is it?
The formal process for making an arrest
booking
Bail is set at $100 , what amount is usually expected to secure release of the accused?
$10
A court session at which the prosecutor must prove before a group of people that a crime was committed and establish the probable guilt of the defendant.
Grand Jury
Give an example of a Motion for a change of venue
Gideon; Eric Frein; biases
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What is a plea bargain, and what is its main purpose
the negotiations between the prosecutor, defendant, and the defendant’s attorney. In exchange for a guilty plea, the prosecutor agrees to charge the defendant with a less serious crime, which usually results in a reduced punishment
A document by which a party asks the judge to make a decision or take some action before the trial begins.
pre trial motion
If the accused has no prior record, has no issues, promises the judge they WILL return for trial and the judge believes the accused, the judge will release the person on
Personal recognizance
A court session at which the prosecutor must prove before a judge that a crime was committed and establish the probable guilt of the defendant.
Preliminary hearing
Give an example of a Motion for dismissal
not enought evidence
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Grand jury and preliminary hearing; which one is used MORE for Federal and which one is used MORE in states
Federal - grand jury
states - preliminary hearing
"nolo contendre" means
no contest
If the defendant makes a plea of NOT GUILTY before the court, the next step in the trial process is
you go to trial
A court hearing in which the defense gets to participate
Preliminary hearing
Give an example of a Motion to suppress evidence
evidence was obtained illegally
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If you do not pay back your bail bonds or show up for court..who comes to find you?
Bounty Hunters
A prosecuting attorney’s formal accusation of the defendant detailing the charge
Informationn
You have to go to jail until you are able to post cash or some other collateral to be released.. in PA
Secure Bail
A court hearing in which the rule of evidence DO apply and are used.
Preliminary hearing
give an example of a Motion for a continuance
new evidence discovered, need more time to prepare,
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What is your 4th amendment?
No illegal searches or seizures
A formal accusation of a crime handed down by a grand jury in Federal cases
Indictment
the bail amount is set but nothing needs to be posted unless you violate a bail condition..in PA
unsecured bail
A court hearing that decides if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial
BOTH a preliminary hearing and a grand jury
Give an example of a Motion for the discovery of evidence
My Cousin Vinny scene; Request to examine the prosecution’s files
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What Supreme Court case advocated for the EXCLUSIONARY RULE in which law enforcement really need a WARRANT to search inside a house
Mapp v Ohio