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is a body of people presided over by a judge, judges, or magistrate, and acting as a tribunal in civil and criminal cases.        

is a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

is the legal right or duty to care for someone or something, especially a child after its parents have separated or died.

is a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

is a formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.

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What do the requirements for making a proper arrest depend on?

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The requirements for making a proper arrest often depend upon whether the crime at issue is committed by a male or a female.

The requirements for making a proper arrest often depend upon whether the crime at issue is a felony or a misdemeanor.

The requirements for making a proper arrest often depend upon whether the crime at issue is a suicide or a homicide.

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What is a grand jury?

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A grand jury is a procedure under which a defendant found guilty of a crime is not imprisoned but instead is released subject to conditions.

A grand jury is the stage of criminal procedure that takes place after a report of suspected criminal activity.

A grand jury is a group of private citizens who conduct proceedings, generally with the grand jury members sworn to secrecy.

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What is sentencing?

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Sentencing is the formal imposition of the punishment.

Sentencing is a procedure under which a defendant found guilty of a crime is not imprisoned but instead is released subject to conditions.

Sentencing is the stage of criminal procedure that takes place after a report of suspected criminal activity.

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What is compensation?

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Compensation is money paid to the government by victims of crimes to restore all or part of the financial losses the victim suffered as a result of the crime committed against him or her.

Compensation is money paid by the government to victims of crimes to restore all or part of the financial losses the victim suffered as a result of the crime committed against him or her.

Compensation is money paid by the criminal to victims of crimes to restore all or part of the financial losses the victim suffered as a result of the crime committed against him or her.

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What is a plea agreement?

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A plea agreement is an agreement that the defendant will not plead guilty to the original charge, or to another charge, in return for a concession from the prosecutor.

A plea agreement is an agreement that the defendant will plead guilty to the original charge, or to another charge, in return for compensation.

A plea agreement is an agreement that the defendant will plead guilty to the original charge, or to another charge, in return for a concession from the prosecutor.

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Pre-arrest investigation … .

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takes place after a report of suspected criminal activity or law enforcement otherwise becomes aware of such activity.

informs the accused of the charges and advises the accused of his or her rights to counsel and to remain silent. 

is the pretrial process by which the prosecutor and the defendant exchange information and material about the case. 

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An arrest … .

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occurs when the individual accused of a crime is taken into custody by law enforcement.

informs the accused of the charges and advises the accused of his or her rights to counsel and to remain silent.

is the pretrial process by which the prosecutor and the defendant exchange information and material about the case.

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The initial appearance … .

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is the pretrial process by which the prosecutor and the defendant exchange information and material about the case.

informs the accused of the charges and advises the accused of his or her rights to counsel and to remain silent.

is the proceeding during which evidence is presented and guilt is determined.

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Discovery … .

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occurs when the individual accused of a crime is taken into custody by law enforcement.

informs the accused of the charges and advises the accused of his or her rights to counsel and to remain silent.

is the pretrial process by which the prosecutor and the defendant exchange information and material about the case.

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A trial … .

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informs the accused of the charges and advises the accused of his or her rights to counsel and to remain silent.

is the proceeding during which evidence is presented and guilt is determined.

occurs when the individual accused of a crime is taken into custody by law enforcement.

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