How the Criminal Legal Process Works: From Investigation to Trial

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This educational video provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal legal process within the United States state government system. Hosted by a narrator named Caroline, the lesson guides students through the chronological stages of a criminal case, beginning with the initial police investigation and moving through the indictment, arraignment, trial, and potential appeal. It emphasizes the concept of "due process" and explains how the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendments protect citizens' rights at each stage of the judicial journey.