Criminal Justice: Proceeding before Trial
by carey burton
1. Bail and Pretrial Release
1.1. bail
1.2. defendant returns
1.3. eight amendment
2. Personal Recognizance
2.1. personal bond
2.2. must be at trial
2.3. employment background
2.4. financial resources
2.5. prior criminal record
3. Information
3.1. preliminary evidence
3.2. misdemeanor
3.2.1. prosecution's
4. Preliminary Hearing
4.1. screening
4.2. felony cases
4.3. proven commission
4.4. grand jury review?
5. Grand Jury
5.1. determine trial standing
5.2. fifth amendment
6. Indictment
6.1. formal charge
6.2. evidence prove jury
7. Felony Arraignment and Pleas
7.1. nolo contendere
7.1.1. no guilt/ contest
8. Pretrial Motions: The Exclusionary Rule
8.1. pretrial motion
8.1.1. ruling/other
8.2. motion for discovery of evidence
8.2.1. examine evidence b/f trial
8.3. motion for continuance
8.3.1. more prep
8.4. motion for change of venue
8.4.1. change location
8.5. motion to suppress evidence
8.5.1. no certain evidence allowed
9. Major Arguments
9.1. Judicial Integrity
9.1.1. no lawbreaking
9.2. Deterrence
9.2.1. no pol. violation of evidence
10. Plea Bargaining
10.1. concession
10.1.1. plea of guilty