- There is enough evidence that someone has committed a crime serious enough to warrant being taken into custody (police detention).

Preliminary Hearing
Plea Bargaining
Arraignment
Arrest
Initial Appearance
Booking
Grand Jury Indictment

Trial

are you sure

I apologize for the oversight in my response. The correct sequence in criminal proceedings typically begins with arrest, followed by booking, arraignment, preliminary hearing, plea bargaining, and grand jury indictment (if applicable). After indictment, the case would move on to trial. Thank you for pointing out the error.

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The correct sequence in criminal proceedings typically begins with arrest, followed by booking, arraignment, preliminary hearing, plea bargaining, grand jury indictment (if applicable), and then trial. Thank you for clarifying.