Question

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1. Having enough evidence the police can … the suspect.
2. Th e police … the suspect and … the case to the Crown Prosecution
Service (CPS).
3. Th e Crown Prosecution Service … the case.
4. Th e charges are … . No further action is taken.
5. Th e suspect is … bail or is … in custody until the trial.
6. Th e defendant … guilty and is sentenced.
7. If the defendant is found not guilty, he/she is … .
8. If the defendant is found guilty, he/she is …

Answer 1

Having enough evidence, the police can prosecute the suspect.

The police arrest the suspect and refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

The Crown Prosecution Service decides whether to prosecute the case.

The charges are dropped. No further action is taken.

The suspect is granted bail or is remanded in custody until the trial.

The defendant pleads guilty and is sentenced.

If the defendant is found not guilty, he/she is acquitted.

If the defendant is found guilty, he/she is sentenced.