The ______ of a Criminal Proceeding Include Interrogation, Arraignment, and Trial--The

question 40

Multiple Choice

The ______ of a criminal proceeding include interrogation, arraignment, and trial--the points at which rights of the accused can be lost.

• A)pretrial stages
• B)initial appearances
• C)trial events
• D)critical stages

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Definitions:

Principal

The primary party involved in a transaction, agreement, or legal relationship, who has authorized agents to act on their behalf.

Agent

A person authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, known as the principal, in business dealings or other matters.

Liable

Liable describes the state of being legally responsible for something, especially in terms of owing compensation or facing legal consequences for one's actions or inactions.

Torts

Civil wrongdoings recognized by law as grounds for a lawsuit, excluding breaches of contract and equitable relief claims, potentially resulting in damages awarded to the injured party.