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common terms in the criminal justice system |
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Arraignment
- the initial court appearance of the accused,
held for the purpose of advising the accused of the charges and
having him or her enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest
to the charge.
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Jury - a group of persons whose duty is to receive
complaints and accusations in criminal cases, hear the prosecutor's
evidence, and decide whether that evidence is sufficient to issue
an indictment. |
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| Plea
- a defendant's official statement of "guilty,"
"not guilty," or "no contest" to the charges against
him or her. If the defendant enters a "guilty" or "no
contest" plea, there will be no need for a trial. |
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| Pretrial
- a meeting, before trial, between the prosecutor
and the defense attorney to discuss the merits of the case, exchange
information about witnesses, and attempt to negotiate an appropriate
resolution of the case. |
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| Sentencing
- the judgement of a court concerning the offender's
punishment, ranging from death, imprisonment, or fine to probation,
restitution, and community service. |
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