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In the state of Texas, there is a court hearing called ________________, and this hearing happens within the first 48 hours following an arrest
Magistrate
"To formally charge someone with a crime" is referred to as?
- Bail
- Pre-Trial Motion
- Indictment
Indictment
The Prosecutor should go to a Grand Jury proceeding to get an Indictment __________ a Magistrate hearing
How many types of pleas are there to choose from?
3
TRUE OR FALSE: you can have both a Grand Jury Proceeding and a Preliminary Hearing
False
"Release prior to trial of an accused person under certain conditions; also referred to as the money provided as a condition of release" is referred to as?
Bail
How long after an arrest must the suspect have their magistrate hearing?
48 hours
Can someone be released on bail before going to their Arraignment hearing?
Yes
What happens to the case if the judge does NOT find probable cause/sufficient evidence during the Preliminary Hearing?
the case is dismissed
Who requests a Grand Jury Proceeding?
the Prosecutor
Which court hearing informs the accused person of their charges formally, the accused enters their plea, and the accused will be informed of their rights?
Arraignment
Who has to request a Preliminary Hearing?
the Defendant
Which court hearing does the accused enter in their plea?
Arraignment
What is the last step in the Pre-Trial Process?
Trial
What happens to the case if the judge DOES find enough probable cause/sufficient evidence during the Preliminary Hearing?
the case moves on to pre-trial/trial
Which court hearing (in the state of Texas) would the accused be provided a public defender if they can not afford one?
Magistrate
The Prosecutor should go to a Grand Jury Proceeding to get an Indictment _________ the Arraignment
Before
If the accused person was charged by an INDICTMENT, what are their next steps in the pre-trial process?
Optional Pre-Trial, then Trial
If the accused person was charged by INFORMATION, what are their next steps in the pre-trial process?
Preliminary Hearing or Grand Jury Proceeding
"a request made by the Prosecution and Defense teams to share evidence and/or ban evidence from the trial" is referred to as?
- Indictment
- Pre-Trial Motion
- Bail
Pre-Trial Motion
If the accused person pleads GUILTY at their Arraignment, would they move on to the next step in the pre-trial process, or move on to sentencing?
Sentencing
If the accused person pleads NOT GUILTY, would they move on to the next step in the pre-trial process, or move on to sentencing?
next step in the pre-trial process
If the accused person pleads NO CONTEST, would they move on to the next step in the pre-trial process, or move on to sentencing?
Sentencing
Which court hearing is this referring to? : serves as an early court proceeding to determine whether there is enough evidence/probable cause to require the accused to stand trial
Preliminary Hearing
List out the rights that the accused is informed of at their Arraignment Hearing (there are 5!)
- informed of the charges
- enter a plea
- legal counsel (attorney)
- speedy trial
- bail or release conditions