CRM/LAW C7 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Plea Bargain, Mandatory Sentencing, Habitual Offender
8 Sep 2016
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Represents the government in matters of the law. Represents the government and people in matters of legislation and criminal justice reform. Investigation - prepare search and arrest warrants and work with police to ensure investigation reports are complete. Arrest - after arrests made, prosecutors screen cases to determine which should be prosecuted and which should be dropped. Initial appearance - during first court appearance, prosecutors ensure defendants are notified of charges against them. Preliminary hearings - establish probable cause and decide to no longer prosecute cases when appropriate. Information and indictment - prepare information report that establishes probable cause and binds accused person over for trial. Arraignment - arraign felony defendants (bring accused to court to answer to matters charged in information or indictment); also participate in plea negotiation. Pretrial motions - as representatives of state, prosecutors initiate and participate in argument of pretrial motions.
