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Criminal Procedure Steps

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Opening Statements

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The initial remarks made by the prosecution and defense outlining their case to the jury.

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Arrest

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Law enforcement detains a suspect with probable cause that they committed a crime.

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Plea Bargaining

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Negotiation between the defendant and prosecutor where the defendant agrees to plead guilty for a lesser sentence.

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Witness Testimony

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Individuals provide their account or evidence under oath during a trial.

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Pre-Trial Motions

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Requests made to the court to issue a ruling or order on certain legal matters before trial.

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Closing Arguments

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Final summaries presented by the prosecution and defense to highlight evidence and persuade the jury.

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Jury Selection

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The process of choosing jurors who will serve on the trial jury.

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Arraignment

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The suspect is formally charged and asked to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, no contest).

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Booking

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A formal process of recording a suspect's information, taking fingerprints, and photograph.

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Discovery

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The exchange of legal information and evidence between the defense and prosecution.

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Preliminary Hearing

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A proceeding where the judge decides if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial.

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Jury Deliberation

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The jury meets privately to discuss the case and reach a verdict based on the evidence presented.

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Sentencing

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If the defendant is found guilty, the judge assigns a penalty according to the law.

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Bail Hearing

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A court determines whether a suspect will be released before trial and the amount of bail needed.

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Trial

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A formal examination of evidence in court to determine the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

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