Explain the Trial Phase

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The Answer is For jury trials, a jury must be selected through voir dire, from the French "to see to speak," where jurors are questioned by attorneys and judges in court to determine if a potential juror is biased, cannot deal with the issues fairly, or knows a party to the case.
A defendant must enter a plea in response to the charges.
The plea can be guilty, not guilty, or no contest, where a defendant does not admit guilt but is not contesting the underlying facts.
No contest pleas allow the defendant to accept punishment from the court but avoid admitting guilt.
Sentencing could include jail, probation, fines, restitution, and community service.

Explain the Trial Phase

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