Steps in Criminal Procedure

Step 1: Crime

Step 2: Arrest

Step 3: Initial Appearance

Step 4: Bail

Step 5: Preliminary Hearing

Step 6: Charging

Step 7: Grand Jury

Step 8: Arraignment

Step 9: Discovery

Step 10: Plea Negotiations

Step 11: Trial

Step 12: Sentencing

Step 13: Appeal