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THE CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS
PRE-TRIAL RELEASE
DECISIONS
THE PLEA BARGAIN
Issues That Affect Plea Bargaining
Types of Plea Bargains
Should Plea Bargaining Be Abolished?
THE TRIAL
The Pre-trial Phase
Pre-trial Motions
Opening Arguments
The Prosecution’s Presentation of Witnesses and Evidence
The Case Goes to the Jury
The Defense Doesn’t Rest
Appeal
SENTENCING
Indeterminate Sentencing
Determinate Sentencing
Mandatory Minimum Sentences
SUMMARY