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Section 3 Steps in the Criminal Justice Process Reading Skills
Explain the Criminal Justice Process
Directions: Read about the three major steps in the criminal justice process on pages 120-123. In the spaces provided
below, write a brief summary of each step. You may only use 40 words for each summary, so make every word count!
Step 1: Pretrial Proceedings
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Step 2: The Trial
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Step 3: The Appeal
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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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Key Government Terms
Directions: Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.
1. An injury to society is known as a ___________________ . (rciem)
2. An individual who files a lawsuit is a ___________________ . (fianplfit)
3. A ___________________ (nolyef) is a very serious crime.
4. A minor crime, such as shoplifting, is known as a ___________________ . (demaenromis)
5. If a crime is committed, the case will be dealt with in a ___________________ (nacrmili) court.
6. In cases where no crime is committed, such as a divorce, a ___________________ (livic) court will hear the case.
7. e basic responsibility of courts is to ___________________ (idujadteac) matters, that is, to hear both sides and
make a decision.
8. In a ___________________ (milrepnryai) hearing, a judge determines if there was a crime and whether or not
___________________ (bablerop) cause exists against a particular suspect.
9. During a trial, the individual charged with a crime is the ___________________ . (fenantedd)
10. A ___________________ (urjy) member is responsible for hearing the court case and making a verdict of guilt or
innocence. During the trial, ___________________ (wsssitene) provide evidence.
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Section 3 Steps in the Criminal Justice Process Vocabulary Review