SOC 170 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Excessive Bail Clause, Preliminary Hearing, Jury Trial
4 Nov 2016
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Initial appearance- an accused"s first appearance before a judge following the arrest. Bail- the dollar amount or conditions set by the court to ensure that an individual accused will appear for further criminal proceedings. Booking- after arrest, at station: suspect is searched, photographed, fingerprinted, and charges are reviewed. Grand jury- determines if there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed the crime. Preliminary hearing- prosecutor presents evidence and the judge determines if there is probable cause to take the defendant to trial. Indictment- charging instrument issued by the grand jury. Arraignment- suspect brought before trial court, informed of the charges, and asked to enter a plea. Plea bargain- prosecutor"s promise of concessions in return for the defendant"s guilty plea. Guilty plea- defendant admits guilt and forfeits trial. Instead, they admit guilt and are simply sentenced by a judge. Trial- occurs when a defendant refused to plead guilty. Goes to jury trial or bench trial (trial by judge)
