1. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Introduction to the American Legal System By Enika Schulze and Susan Patterson

2. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System A crime Violates the duties that an individual owes to the community By law the offender shall be held accountable

3. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Criminal Justice System Network of courts and tribunals that enforce criminal laws Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

4. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Criminal conduct Felonies Misdemeanors. Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

5. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Burglary has 5 elements Breaking and Entering of a Dwelling Of another With an intent to commit a felony Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

6. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. First degree murder Intentionally Knowingly Causing the death Of an individual Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

7. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Rights of the Accused Fourth Amendment Probable cause required Fifth Amendment Grand jury indictment No double jeopardy Privilege against self-incrimination Miranda Rule The right to remain silent Any statement can be used as evidence against Right to presence of an attorney Attorney may be appointed free to defendant Sixth Amendment Speedy and public trial Eighth Amendment Forbids cruel and unusual punishment Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

8. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Criminal Pretrial Pyramid (bottom to top) Investigation Arrest Charging First appearance Bail Arraignment Plea bargaining Pretrial motions Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

9. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Trial stages Jury selection Staging the trial Presenting the case Closing arguments and Jury Instructions Jury deliberations Sentencing Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System

10. Copyright © 2006 by Pearson Education, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458. All rights reserved. Sentences Imprisonment Probation Fines Or combinations Chapter 2 The Criminal Justice System