Crime Commited
Investigate, Arrest/citation
find clues of who murdered someone and arrest that person.
Initial Appearance
Must see judge within 24 hours.
Bail
Yes- Able to go home.
No- Go to jail.
Preliminary hearing
Evidence that supports charges against defendant.
Arraignment and Plea
Accusation plea of guilty/not guilty is entered.
Guilty in Arraignment and Plea
Go to jail.
Discovery+Plea Negotiations
Defendant pleads not guilty defense attorney can "discover" the evidence.
Trial
If plea negotiations not successful case goes to trial.
Sentencing
Witnesses have right to go to sentencing.
Appeal
Defendant has right to an appeal after sentencing.