- Law enforcement officers make an official arrest report and hold the suspect in the local jail.
- The suspect is then booked into the system, which includes taking their fingerprints, photograph, and personal information.
- If there is enough evidence, the suspect will be charged with a crime and will appear in court for an arraignment.
- During the arraignment, the suspect will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
- If the suspect pleads not guilty, a trial date will be set, and both sides will present their evidence and arguments in front of a judge or jury.
- If the suspect is found guilty, they will be sentenced for their crime, which can include fines, community service, probation, or even jail time.
- If the suspect is found not guilty, they will be released and their record will be cleared of any charges related to the arrest.