Criminal Justice Process Overview

What is the first step in the criminal justice process?

• Corrections

• Prosecution

• Entry into the system

• Adjudication

Who can report a crime to law enforcement?

• Only the victim

• Only a witness

• A witness, victim, or third party

• Only a third party

What must a prosecutor determine before filing charges?

• The suspect's alibi

• The severity of the crime

• The suspect's criminal history

• Whether the evidence is sufficient

What happens during an arraignment?

• The accused is formally informed of charges

• The accused is pardoned

• The accused is sentenced

• The accused is released

What is plea bargaining?

• Negotiating a guilty plea for lesser charges

• A process to dismiss charges

• A trial in front of a jury

• A trial in front of a judge

What is the outcome if a defendant is found not guilty?

• They are retried

• They are released

• They are fined

• They are sentenced

What is the likely sentence for a misdemeanor?

• Life imprisonment

• Community service

• Death penalty

• Up to a year in jail or a fine

What is parole?

• A pardon from the governor

• Immediate release from prison

• Serving a sentence in the community under supervision

• A type of probation

What is a rare outcome for inmates in the corrections phase?

• Parole

• Clemency or pardon

• Probation

• House arrest

What happens after an inmate's sentence is complete?

• They are transferred to another facility

• They are released back into the community

• They are given a new trial

• They are automatically pardoned