SSCG14c

What is the first step in the criminal justice process?

• Trial

• Sentencing

• Arrest

• Appeals

During which stage does the accused hear the charges against them and enter a plea?

• Arrest

• Trial

• Sentencing

• Appeals

What is the primary purpose of sentencing in the criminal justice process?

• To determine the guilt of the accused

• To provide a platform for the accused to defend themselves

• To decide the punishment for the convicted individual

• To review the trial court's decision for errors

Which stage allows for a review of the trial court's decision to ensure it was made correctly according to law?

• Arrest

• Trial

• Sentencing

• Appeals

What type of punishment involves the convicted person being required to perform a certain amount of unpaid work for the community?

• Imprisonment

• Community service

• Fine

• Probation

Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome of an appeal in the criminal justice process?

• The conviction is overturned.

• The sentence is reduced.

• The accused is immediately released.

• The original verdict is confirmed, and a harsher sentence is imposed.

What is the legal term for the formal statement made by a defendant declaring their guilt or innocence in response to a charge?

• Verdict

• Plea

• Indictment

• Conviction

Which of the following is a primary goal of the punishment phase in the criminal justice process?

• To determine the facts of the case

• To rehabilitate the offender

• To gather evidence

• To select a jury

In which stage of the criminal justice process does the jury decide on the guilt or innocence of the defendant?

• Arrest

• Trial

• Sentencing

• Appeals

What is the term for the legal process where the appellate court reviews the decision of a lower court?

• Sentencing

• Plea bargaining

• Appeals

• Probation