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Offense Committed

This article outlines the various stages of the criminal justice process, emphasizing key points such as police involvement, indictment, prosecution, and trial outcomes. It explains scenarios where individuals are not arrested, insufficient evidence leads to no prosecution, and the roles of preliminary hearings, grand juries, and arraignments. The text also covers how pleas of "not guilty" and "guilty" can impact trial results, ultimately leading to potential acquittals or sentencing. Understanding these stages is crucial for navigating legal challenges.

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Offense Committed

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  1. Offense Committed Police investigate & refer To prosecutor Not Arrested Police Involvement Prosecutor ARRESTED Insufficient evidence Bail In Jail Criminal Trial Preliminary Hearing No probable cause No indictment = No prosecution Grand Jury Arraignment & Plea Plea NOT Guilty Plead Guilty TRIAL Acquittal SENTENCING

  2. Offense Committed Not Arrested Prosecutor ARRESTED In Jail Preliminary Hearing Criminal Trial No indictment = No prosecution Arraignment & Plea Plead TRIAL

  3. Offense Committed Not Arrested ARRESTED Insufficient evidence No probable cause Criminal Trial No indictment = No prosecution Grand Jury Plea NOT Guilty Plead Guilty Acquittal

  4. Criminal Trial

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