Question

put the following trial steps in the correct order by numbering them 1 - 6:

• jury deliberation and verdict
• opening statements
• closing arguments
• presentation of evidence and witnesses
• jury selection (voir dire)
• judge reads sentencing (if guilty)

part d - short answer

1. why do you think arraignment is an important step in the court process?

1. what is the difference between a probationer and a parolee?

part e - application scenario
a person is arrested for burglary in san bernardino county. at arraignment, they plead “not guilty.” the case goes to trial. a jury hears evidence, deliberates, and finds them guilty. the judge sentences the person to 3 years in state prison. after serving 2 years, the person is released under supervision.

question:

• what steps of the california court process are shown here? list them in order.
• after release, is the person a probationer or a parolee? explain why.

Explanation:

1. Trial steps order: Jury selection (voir dire) is the first step to empanel a jury. Then opening statements set the stage. Presentation of evidence and witnesses follows. Closing arguments summarize the case. Jury deliberation and verdict come next. If guilty, the judge reads sentencing.
2. Importance of arraignment: It is when the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea, starting the formal court - process and protecting the defendant's rights.
3. Difference between probationer and parolee: A probationer is sentenced to serve their term in the community under supervision instead of prison. A parolee is released from prison before serving the full sentence and is under supervision in the community.
4. Steps in California court process: Arrest, arraignment (plea of "not guilty"), trial (jury hears evidence, deliberates, and finds guilty), sentencing (3 - year prison term), and release under supervision (parole). The person is a parolee as they were released from prison before serving the full sentence and are under supervision.

Answer:

Trial steps order:

1. Jury selection (voir dire)
2. Opening statements
3. Presentation of evidence and witnesses
4. Closing arguments
5. Jury deliberation and verdict
6. Judge reads sentencing (if guilty)

Importance of arraignment: It formally charges the defendant and allows them to enter a plea, starting the court - process and safeguarding rights.

Difference between probationer and parolee: A probationer serves the sentence in the community instead of prison; a parolee is released early from prison and is under community supervision.

Steps in California court process: Arrest, arraignment, trial, sentencing, release under supervision. The person is a parolee as they were released from prison before serving the full sentence and are under supervision.