How constitutional protections for the defendant work

Question

Final Paper

1. Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.
2. Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
3. Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
4. Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.

Prepare a paper that details the entire criminal justice process for a felony criminal charge filed in a state court. Your paper will:

1. Summarize all of the steps between arrest, pre-trial, trial, and appeals (both state and federal appeal possibilities).
2. Address contingencies for each stage of the proceedings and examine all possible outcomes.
3. Outline the chronological timeline of the criminal justice process.
4. Analyze how constitutional protections for the defendant work at each stage of the proceeding.
5. Evaluate whether the system effectively deals with criminal prosecutions, or whether changes or improvements are required.
6. Create suggestions to make the system more fair and ethical for all those involved.