The Arrest
The initial step after a person is caught committing a crime...."they are _________."
What is arrested.
To be formally charged with a crime.
What is indictment.
The document a witness receives in certified mail requiring them to appear in court.
What is a subpoena.
What is driver's license number.
To be formally charged with a crime.
What is indictment.
Rights read to the accused after being arrested.
What are Miranda Rights.
A hearing with a 23 person jury to determine if there is enough evidence to prosecute.
What is a grand jury hearing.
Lying under oath.
What is perjury.
Generally, the age requirement for jurors.
What is 21-70.
An initial hearing in which a judge decides if there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the crime.
What is preliminary hearing.
Required to make an arrest based off of suspicion.
What is probable cause.
A hearing where the defense enters a plea.
What is arraignment.
Unverified information, gossip or rumors passed from person to person.
What is hear say.
Minimum number of jurors allowed.
What is 6.
The moving of a trial to a different location.
What is change in venue.
A legal document that authorizes law enforcement to take legal action.
What is a warrant.
A hearing where the accused finds out punishment.
What is sentencing.
When an attorney uses aggressive, intimidating, or argumentative tactics during cross-examination questions.
What is "badgering."
The decision made by the jury.
What is the verdict?
A notice ordering someone to appear in court.
What is subpoena.
Fingerprinted, photographed and criminal history background checks.....
What is "booking."
A hearing with only the defendant and a judge.
What is a bench trial.
When the prosecuting attorney questions the witness a second time in an effort to rebuild or support their case.
What is re-direct?
The spokesperson for the jury.
What is "foreman."
A group of 12-23 citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse someone of a crime.
What is Grand Jury.