List the steps in processing a typical felony case. Briefly describe what happens at each step.

What will be an ideal response?


Crime, arrest, initial appearance, bail, preliminary hearing, prosecutors' charging decision, grand jury review and indictment, arraignment on charges, pretrial discovery and suppression of evidence, plea negotiation, trial, sentencing, appeal.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The Community Prosecutor would do all but which one of the following?

a. Work with police to identify problems b. Attend meetings of community groups c. React to a crime after it has happened d. Know of COPPS efforts in the area

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Three categories of torts generally cover most of the lawsuits filed against criminal justice practitioners

_____________, _____________, and _________________torts. Fill in the blanks with correct word

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?Intermediate courts of appeals do which of the following?

a. These courts carefully review evidence presented at a trial.
b. These courts determine whether technical violations of the law were committed at trial and release affected defendants.
c. These courts review trial proceedings to make sure the law was followed and that the defendant received a fair trial.
d. All of these answers are correct.

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