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Once a crime is recognized, police officers conduct an ______ to gather sufficient facts or evidence
Once a crime is recognized, police officers conduct an ______ to gather sufficient facts or evidence
investigation
The initial contact an offender has with the justice system is usually with the ______
The initial contact an offender has with the justice system is usually with the ______
police
Arrest occurs when the police take a person into ______ for allegedly committing a criminal act
Arrest occurs when the police take a person into ______ for allegedly committing a criminal act
custody
Bail is a temporary ______ to a detained person
Bail is a temporary ______ to a detained person
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After conviction, if the defendant believes he or she was not treated fairly by the justice system the individual may ______ the conviction
After conviction, if the defendant believes he or she was not treated fairly by the justice system the individual may ______ the conviction
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Study Notes
Criminal Justice Process
- Police officers perform an investigation to collect necessary facts and evidence after recognizing a crime.
- The first interaction an offender has with the justice system typically occurs through law enforcement officers.
- Arrest is defined as the action when police detain a person suspected of committing a crime.
- Bail is a provisional release granted to a detained individual, allowing them to go free until their court date.
- If a convicted defendant believes there was a lack of fairness in their treatment by the justice system, they may choose to appeal the conviction.
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