Suspect taken into custody, fingerprinted, photographed and report written

Magistrate judge explains charges and determines bail

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

group of citizens examines evidence to determine if the suspect should be formally charged with a crime

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

If a suspect pleads guilty of the charges then what happens?

If the suspect pleads not guilty then what happens?

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

once the trial begins, both attorneys are given the opportunity to speak directly to the jury to explain what they hope to prove in the case

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

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

after all of the witnesses have had a chance to speak, both attorneys present their final arguments in the case

If the jury finds the defendant guilty, the judges tells the defendant how much time will be spent in prison and possibly how much they owe in damages

The decision of the jury - guilty or not guilty

If the jury finds the defendant not guilty then what happens?

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...

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