Courts
What is the highest court in the United States?
United States Supreme Court
Who is responsible for trying the case?
Prosecutor.
Who investigates a crime?
The police.
The first time a person goes to court after being charged with a crime
First appearance
How soon should a person be brought before a magistrate after an arrest is made?
within 24 hours.
What is the name given for the person being charged with a crime and defending themselves in court?
Defendant
Who is the person responsible for keeping the judge safe along with keeping order in the court room?
Bailiff
What is a minor criminal offense called?
Misdemeanor
The person responsible for determining if there was probable cause for an arrest.
Magistrate
What percent of cases are handled by a jury trial?
5%
How many members are on the jury?
12
Who is responsible for maintaining records before and during the trial?
Clerk of Court
What is a higher level criminal offense called?
Felony
Once a person is found guilty, they have been _________ of a crime.
Convicted
What differentiates felony and misdemeanor larceny?
What type of trial has no jury? (The judge decides guilt or innocence?
Bench Trial
Who is the person/place a crime has been committed against?
Victim
What are the 3 componentss' of the criminal justice system?
Police, courts, corrections
The process of asking questions after either the prosecutor or defense attorney has already asked the person on the stand questions.
Cross examination.
What two things does the Magistrate determine?
Bond and Probable cause
What percent of cases are resolved with a plea bargain?
90%
Who has knowledge of the facts of the crime? (May be called to testify)
Witness
Who decides whether or not a person is indicted?
Grand Jury
A set of town or city rules.
Ordinances.
What is the maximum sentence for a misdemeanor conviction?
1 year