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Chapter 5 Georgia’s Judicial Branch 25
Section 3 Steps in the Criminal Justice Process
Internet Skills
Examine Current Court Cases in Georgia
Directions: Use a credible search engine to find information about a current or recent significant court case in your city
or region or in the state. en, fill in the information below.
1. Summarize the key points of the case. ________________________________________________________________
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2. Which type of court heard the case, and who was the judge? _____________________________________________
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3. What was the decision of the judge or jury in the case? __________________________________________________
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4. If the defendant was found guilty, what was the punishment? _____________________________________________
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5. Does either side intend to appeal the case? If so, what type of court will handle the appeal? ____________________
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