A. Admitting Guilt /Plea Bargaining- the suspect pleads guilty, sentenced by judge and does not go to trial or takes a plea of a lesser offense from prosecutor. Initial appearance- suspect is taken in front of a magistrate court judge

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B. Arraignment- formal reading of charges and opportunity for suspect to enter a plea.
C. Pre-trial Conference- a meeting between the prosecutor, defense attorney, and judge to discuss the case and potentially reach a plea agreement.
D. Discovery- the process of exchanging evidence and information between the prosecution and defense.
E. Motion Hearing- a court proceeding to decide on legal arguments made by either the prosecution or defense.
F. Trial- the formal process where evidence is presented, witnesses are called, and a judge or jury determines guilt or innocence.
G. Sentencing- if the suspect is found guilty, the judge determines the appropriate punishment.
H. Appeal- a request for a higher court to review the decision made at the trial court level.
I. Post-conviction relief- legal remedies available to a person after they have been convicted, such as filing a motion for a new trial or claiming ineffective assistance of counsel.