The Judiciary: Pretrial, Bail, Plea Bargaining, and Trial
The judiciary is an important part of the criminal justice system. After police arrest an individual, an extensive chain of events is set off in the American court system.
Explain the booking procedure to your classmates. How does it work and who is involved?
Only a handful of cases result in a jury trial. Outline the steps involved in a criminal trial. Why do so few cases end up going to trial?
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