CJ101- Unit 1

Arraignment

the suspect hears the charges and is asked to enter a plea

Adjudication

cases resolved by either plea or bargaining or trial. Cases that go to trial are governed by the rules or evidence, procedural law, and precedent. Trials are best thought as a contest between prosecuting and defense attorneys

Corrections

begin after a sentence is imposed. Among the options available to judges are prison and probation

First appearance

the judge tells the suspect of the charges, will advise them of their rights, and will decide bail

Preliminary hearing

is to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to continue the criminal process

Sentencing

once a person pleads guilty or is convicted at trial, the judge must impose a sentence. Judges have a wide range of sentences available, but statues and guidelines limit their discretion. Defendants do have the right to appeal

Three components

a new criminal justice strategy might be implemented by one component, but the goals of that program may not be consistent with the other components