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When a person is arrested, they are taken to a jail facility where they are |
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The posting of money, property, or other collateral by an arrested person to guarantee that they will appear in court to answer the charges against them is called |
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The first time an arrested person, who is unable to make ball, sees a judge or magistrate is during their |
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The blank or blank blank hearing is a formal court proceeding that is used to determine if there is probable cause to justify the arrest of the suspect. |
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Preliminary or probable cause |
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Grand juries usually consist of what citizents who have been subpoenaed to serve on the jury for a specified period of time |
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The what is the first time the defendant is brought before the court that has the jurisdiction to actually conduct the trial |
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In 2006, plea bargaining was used in what percent of the felony convictions in the state courts in this country? |
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What amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial as well as the right to counsel? |
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The what is the group of prospective jurors summoned by the court to report at a specified date and time? |
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The questioning of prospective jurors to determin their qualifications to serve on the jury is called the ? |
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The burden of proof in a criminal trial is always on the ? |
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The last phase of a jury trial before the jury begins deliberations is when the judge what the jury? |
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