Question

Ordering. The criminal justice system varies from state to state and from the state to federal level; however, the criminal justice process generally includes the following stages. Place these in the correct order.(10 points)


verdict

investigation

appeal

bail

arraignment

sentencing

arrest

trail

plea bargain

indictment

Answer 1

The general order of the stages in the criminal justice process is as follows:

1. **Investigation**
2. **Arrest**
3. **Bail**
4. **Arraignment**
5. **Indictment**
6. **Plea Bargain**
7. **Trial**
8. **Verdict**
9. **Sentencing**
10. **Appeal**

This sequence reflects the typical flow of events in a criminal case, from the initial investigation through to potential appeals.