Criminal Process: Post-Trial
For this assignment, prepare in detail the process after a criminal trial.
In your paper, explain:
What happens with the defendant and the case after an acquittal
Detail the sentencing process after conviction, and evaluate the defendant's right of allocution.
Discuss victims' rights at sentencing.
Explain when an appeal is available for either the defense or prosecution, and provide a "road map" for a court to reach the U.S. Supreme Court from a trial court.