Describe the steps from arrest to sentencing to appeal (if applicable) of your chosen case. Include the following:
The legal basis for making the arrest (e.g., court-issued warrant, probable cause)
The prosecutor’s role in determining the charges
All court hearings and events from arrest to the trial
The trial steps/phases (e.g., jury selection, presentation of evidence, deliberation)
Sentencing (What was the purpose? How was the sentence determined?)
The appeal, if applicable (What level of court was involved in the appeal?)
Explain how the due process model was applied in the case through the 3 components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, courts, corrections).