Assignment task: The topic discussed was the criminal court process from first appearance through sentencing. The criminal court process in the United States involves many steps. It can be confusing to both citizens that are not familiar with the process as well as people new to the profession. Law enforcement, victims' advocates, probation officers, and attorneys will be involved in various steps in the process. Understanding what occurs at each step and what occurs next will help in navigating the process. Find a recent article about a crime in your area. In your initial post, include the following:
- Give a summary of and provide the link to the case.
- Explain which step of the court process the case was in.
- Describe which step the case will likely move to next.