Investigation
An incident that becomes the focus of a criminal case usually begins with an investigation by an officer in a law enforcement agency Arrest
An arrest occurs when a person, usually a law enforcement officer, uses legal authority to restrict a suspect's freedom of movement Charging A Crime
As discussed above, officers summarize their investigations in reports and present those reports and related evidence to prosecutors Initial Hearing Or Arraignment
Shortly after defendants are arrested and charged (typically within 48 hours), they appear before a judge for an initial hearing on the case Discovery
Discovery is the process through which defendants and prosecutors find out about the other side's case. Historically Plea Bargaining
Plea bargainingis the most common way criminal cases are resolved Preliminary Hearing
Defendants who plead not guilty to felony charges are entitled to preliminary hearings in most states Trial
The right to a jury trial in all felony and most misdemeanorcriminal cases is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the U.S Sentencing
If the jury finds the defendant guilty or the defendant pleads guilty or no contest, the court sentences the defendant Appeal
A guilty verdict is not necessarily the end of a criminal case. Even after conviction, a defendant can file an appeal
American rap rock band
Fun Lovin' Criminals are an American rap rock band from New York City.
They are best known for their hit Scooby Snacks, which features samples from films by Quentin Tarantino, and the song Love Unlimited, which recalls Barry White's backing vocal group.
Their songs often focus on life in New York City, as well as urban life in general.
Their lyrics can be gritty or existentialist in nature, touching on topics such as organized crime and urban violence, but they are just as often humorous or satirical.
The band gained a large following internationally, notably in Northwest Europe, around the release of their first two albums in the late 1990s.
