Steps between arrest and trial

Steps between Arrest and Trial

Under the laws and regulations of the United States , there are several procedures taken following an arrest of a suspected law-offender or criminal . There are multiple steps first before a trial for the suspect is set and , in some cases , there is no need for a trial to take place as the criminal case may be resolved out of court

According to page 188 of the book , the first step following an arrest is the initial appearance in which evidences presented by the prosecutor against the suspect

are reviewed by the judge , who subsequently determines if there is probable cause to believe that suspect committed a crime . Moreover , the judge also informs the accused of the charges d against him or her and of their constitutional rights , examine bail issues , and appoint a defense counsel to those who cannot afford one . The next step is the preliminary hearing wherein the prosecution shows evidence to prove to the court why a trial should take place and the defense can review the evidences and also cross-examine witnesses presented by the other side (AllenCowling .com , 2009 . In addition , based on page 189 of the book , if the judge finds probable cause that the defendant committee the crimes charged , he will turn the case to the grand jury , which is the next step in this procedure . Based on the book the grand jury is composed of selected citizens from the community who privately meets with the prosecutor to return...