What Is the First Step Toward Determining the Suspect's Guilt

question 66

Multiple Choice

What is the first step toward determining the suspect's guilt or innocence after an arrest has been made?

• A) Indictment
• B) Information
• C) Initial appearance
• D) Preliminary hearing

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Definitions:

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or injury to others, either physically or psychologically.

Rape Myths

Rape myths are false beliefs or misconceptions about sexual assault that undermine the seriousness of the crime and shift blame to the victim.

Rape Culture

A societal framework that normalizes, trivializes, and perpetuates sexual violence, often by blaming victims and excusing perpetrators.

Victim-Blame

When responsibility for a sexual assault is placed on the victim rather than the perpetrator.