Describe How a Criminal Case Is Commenced

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Essay

Describe how a criminal case is commenced. What are the various stages in the proceeding? Be sure to use the correct terminology.

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Definitions:

Medical Advances

Innovations and improvements in medical science that lead to better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.

Critical Point

In physical sciences, the condition under which a substance's properties change from one state to another, e.g., liquid to gas; in discussions, a pivotal moment that determines direction or outcome.

Delirium

An acute, usually reversible, mental disturbance characterized by confusion, disordered speech and hallucinations.

Terminally Ill

Describes a condition in which a disease is deemed incurable or untreatable and is expected to result in the death of the patient.