Lesson 3: Stages of the Criminal Case Process Flashcards
What is probable cause?
The person’s potential guilt of a crime is high enough to seize them.
What is the exclusionary rule?
Prohibits the use of evidence in a criminal case that has been gathered illegally.
What are the rules of the Miranda Warning?
The typical warning states: You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future.
What is a preliminary hearing?
The preliminary hearing is like a mini-trial. The prosecution will call witnesses and introduce evidence, and the defense can cross-examine witnesses. … If the judge concludes there is probable cause to believe the crime was committed by the defendant, a trial will soon be scheduled.
What is a grand jury?
A panel of citizens who hear the prosecution’s case in secret hearings and decide whether the individual should be formally charged.
What is a plea bargain?
An agreement in criminal law proceedings, whereby the prosecutor provides a concession to the defendant in exchange for a plea of guilt or nolo contendere.
