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Concept Map 3 (Pretrial Procedures, Plea Bargaining, and the Criminal…

- - - - can't take back a plea
  - - - Voir dire
    - - trial
- - - - Review case
    - - Advise the accused of their constitutional rights
    - - decide whether evidence exists to hold accused for arraignment
    - - advise defendant of pleas
    - - rule on pretrial notions
    - - Oversee jury selection and determine if guilty depending on jury decision
    - - Hear claims form both to decide on sentencing
  - - - Assist. police and determine if prosecution should continue - most contact with police
    - - Inform court of the accused's charges
    - - Present charges present, continue offering plea bargain
    - - Prepare case for trial by gathering as much evidence as possible (witnesses, physical ev.)
    - - Respond in court to the defendant's charge to offer guilty, or reducing sentence. Then proceed to convince jury
    - - Argue appeals
  - - - Provide advice during the initial interview process
    - - challenge basis of arrest, seek pretrial release
    - - discover evidence held by prosecutor and free fall the conviction in court to judge
    - - Learn charges and discuss plea with bargainer - if any
    - - Continue plea - challenging evidence and procedural errors
    - - Change plea if needed
    - - Prepare client for expected outcome
    - - Appropriate basis for appeal
- - - - determines whether the charge are indeterminable, determinate, or mandatory