Steps of the Adult Criminal Justice System

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After final arguments jury is asked to discuss the case and determine if they think the defendant is guilty or not guilty

attorneys ask questions to determine which 12 citizens will be selected to hear the case

State or Superior Court with a formal reading of the charges after the indictment. Suspect pleads guilty or not guilty.

The decision of the jury - guilty or not guilty

If the suspect pleads not guilty then what happens?

Magistrate judge determines if there was a crime committed and if there is probable cause the suspect was involved

If the defendant is found guilty but still says he is innocent or mistakes were made in the trial then the defendant can do this...

during the case, witnesses are called to give testimony- attorneys ask questions and show evidence