A case that is tried within 90 days of the filling of the trial information
100
What is the first step of the Criminal Justice System?
A crime was committed
100
What is the purpose of a the preliminary hearing?
To determine whether there is sufficient evidence to suport the charges against the defendant
100
When can the defendant change the plea to guilty?
Anytime
100
True or False
The court can order the defendant to pay restitution to a victim for damages (medical, counseling expenses, etc.)
True
200
Do you get to keep your personal items when you are booked into the detention facility or jail?
No
200
What are the second and third step of the Criminal Justice System?
An arrest is made or a citation is given, Initial Apperance
200
What if the defendant pleads not guilty at the arraignment?
The judge will set a trial date
200
If plea negotiations are not successful, what happens?
The case goes to trial
200
In many convictions is the defendant required to pay a fine?
Yes
300
What can happen if the suspect is not arrested at the time the crime was committed?
The Police/Sheriff's Department may continue an investigation and further interviews may be conducted
300
What is the fourth and fifth step in the Criminal Justice System?
The Preliminary Hearing, Arraignment and Plea
300
What is the arraignment?
The formal accusation of the defendant where a plea of guilty or not guilty is entered
300
What can discovery include?
Viewing evidentiary documents and taking depositions of the State's witnesses
300
In what cases does the defendant have the right to an appeal after sentencing?
All cases
400
What happens when you are booked into the detention facility of jail?
Your personal items are taken from you, you are photographed, fingerprinted and asked for identification before being placed in a holding area
400
What is the sixth and seventh step of the Criminal Justice System?
Discovery and Plea Negotiations, Trial
400
Why does the preliminary hearing almost never happen?
Because the same purpose is fulfilled by the filing of the Trial Information
400
When do most defendants choose to plead guilty?
As plea negotiations proceed with the County
Attorney
400
Can the conviction be removed from his/her criminal history? How?
Yes, if the defendant successfully completes probation on a deferred judgment
500
What are your Miranda rights?
You have the right to remain silent, that what you say can be uses against you, you have the right to an attorney and if you can not afford one then one will be appointed to you
500
What is the eighth and ninth steps of the Criminal Justice System?
Sentencing and Appeal
500
What is Trail Information?
Papers that present the formal charge against the defendant and a summary of the State's evidence
500
List three of the six steps that usually occur during a trial
Opening Statements, State's Witnesses and Evidence, Defense's Witnesses and Evidence, Closing Arguments, Court's Instructions to the Jury, Jury's Deliberation and Verdict
500
What are the charges that a defendant can be faced with?