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)

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Answer 1

The typical stages of the criminal justice process generally occur in the following order:

1. Investigation - Law enforcement investigates the crime.
2. Arrest - A suspect is arrested based on the evidence collected.
3. Booking - The arrested individual is processed and recorded at the police station.
4. Charging - The prosecutor decides whether to file charges and what charges to file.
5. Initial Hearing/Arraignment - The defendant is brought before a judge to hear the charges and enter a plea.
6. Preliminary Hearing/Grand Jury - A hearing may be held to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
7. Trial - The case is presented in court, and a verdict is reached.
8. Sentencing - If found guilty, the defendant is sentenced by the judge.
9. Appeal - The defendant may appeal the conviction or sentence.
10. Post-Conviction - The final stage may include parole or probation.

Please arrange these stages accordingly.