***Please note access to Ashford Library is preferred, and paper needs to be in APA format not bulleted points***

Write a paper that details the entire criminal justice process for a felony criminal charge filed in a state court. Your paper will:

Summarize all of the steps between arrest, pre-trial, trial, and appeals (both state and federal appeal possibilities).

Explain the contingencies for each stage of the proceedings and address all possible outcomes.

Analyze how constitutional protections for the defendant work at each stage of the proceeding.

Evaluate whether the system effectively deals with criminal prosecutions, or whether changes or improvements are required.

Provide recommendations to make the system more fair and ethical for all those involved.

***Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis    statement.
Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.
Must use at least five scholarly resources, including a minimum of two from the Ashford University Library.***