Which statements best complete the diagram of the steps in a federal
criminal case?
1
A trial takes
place before
a judge and
jury.
2
The
defendant
may appeal
the
decision.
A. (1) A plaintiff files a complaint against a defendant. (2) A ruling is
made and damages are delivered.
B. (1) A judge determines whether the case belongs in a state court.
(2) The prosecutor may appeal the verdict.
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C. (1) A grand jury indicts the defendant. (2) A plaintiff files a
complaint against the defendant.
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D. (1) Police charge a defendant with a crime. (2) The defendant is
ruled either guilty or not guilty.