According to prime-time television, criminals are brought to justice in a speedy and efficient yet drama-filled manner. In reality, the process can be slow and meticulous, as rules must be followed to safeguard the defendant's constitutional rights. This program provides a solid grounding in the processes and players involved in the court system and takes viewers step-by-step through a trial and sentencing. Legal experts explain probable cause, plea bargaining, the types of witness testimony that might be challenged, and other key elements, including how juvenile offenders are dealt with. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences/MotionMasters Coproduction.

Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on June 06, 2012.

Court, Trials, and Sentencing (1:15) -- Pretrial Procedures (4:15) -- Arraignment (4:23) -- Plea Bargains and Pretrial Motions (4:26) -- The Jury and Courtroom (2:26) -- The Trial (5:43) -- Deliberations and Verdict (2:27) -- Sentencing (3:54) -- Appealing a Judgment (0:48) -- Court, Trials, and Sentencing Summary (1:47) -- Credits: Court, Trials, and Sentencing: Due Process (0:58).