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Arrest

The suspect of the crime is arrested and is taken into custody

The 14th amendment makes sure that the victim must understand his or her rights before saying everything/anything. The 4th amendment also prevents the the police from unreasonable searches.

California Vrs. Acevedo rules that police officers are allowed to search certain products that are included in the warrant.

Preliminary Hearing

Preliminary hearing

This is when the suspect is in front of the judge to try and maybe defend themselves and the judge will determines if there is enough evidence for a trial or for the charges to be dropped.

The 14 amendment assures the suspects gets the due process of law and is innocent until proven guilty.

In re Gualt proved that all people must have the right to the same due process of law as others.

Indictment

This is when the suspect is formally charged with the crime and is appointed to go to trial

The 6th amendment assures a right to a fair trial.

Gideon Vrs. Wainwright proves that people have the right to councils and a right to a fair trial.

Defendant Pleads Guilty

Defendant pleads guilty

This is the step when the defendant can plead guilty and admit to the crime so that the trial can be skipped and the judge may sentence him

5th amendment allows for the people to not self incriminate themselves without the due process of law or complete understanding

N.C. Vrs. Alford showed that the defendant must have an understanding of what is at cost if they are to plead guilty .

Defendant pleads not guilty

Defendant pleads not guilty

The defendant pleads that they are not guilty and a trial date is set.

The 6th amendment declares the right that the defendants are able to defend themselves.

Miranda Vrs. Arizona rules that the suspect must be told their rights while or before getting arrested and they must understand them so that they don't incriminate themselves.

Trial

Trial

The suspect and the accusers present their case in front of the judge or a jury which will have to come to a decision.

The 4th amendment prevents evidence to be used against the defendant if it was obtained without a warrant or illegal search.

Mapp Vrs Ohio rules that the accusers could not use the evidence that came from an illegal search.

Acquittal

Acquittal

This is the step where the judge decides that the suspect is innocent and is free.

The fifth amendment protects a person from being charged for the same offense so that they can't be put in jeopardy of life or limb twice.

Evans Vs. Michigan rules that someone can not be charged for the same crime twice .

Sentencing

The judge decides that the suspect is guilty and decides the criminal's sentencing

The 8th amendment prevents the judge from applying any cruel or unusual punishment.

Furman Vrs. Georgia ruled that the death penalty for certain crimes is violating the 8th amendment.

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