The Path of Justice: Steps of a Criminal Case

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Criminal Justice

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Grade Level10th Grade

SubjectCriminal Justice

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Steps of a criminal case: Arrest Charging Arraignment Trial Verdict Sentencing

This resource focuses on the initial stages of a criminal case within the Criminal Justice System. It outlines the key phases of Arrest, Charging, and Arraignment, detailing the roles of police officers and prosecutors in these stages. The document provides clear definitions of these terms and illustrates them through a case scenario involving a bicycle theft. It engages students by prompting them to explain the importance of the Arraignment phase, predict outcomes based on plea entries, and recall the steps in the legal process from memory. Additionally, vocabulary related to the trial phase, including Verdict and Sentencing, is introduced. The resource encourages critical thinking through analytical prompts like Claim-Support-Question, and emphasizes the protection of rights throughout the legal procedures.