Social services are not a component of the criminal justice system. They are a separate system that provides assistance to individuals and families in need.

The primary function of law enforcement is to prevent crime. This is done through a variety of means, such as patrolling neighborhoods, responding to calls for service, and conducting investigations.

The role of the courts in the criminal justice system is to determine guilt or innocence. This is done through a trial, in which the prosecution and defense present evidence and arguments to a jury or judge.

The purpose of corrections is to punish offenders, rehabilitate offenders, and protect society from offenders. This is done through a variety of means, such as imprisonment, probation, and parole.

Felonies are more serious crimes than misdemeanors. They are punishable by more than one year in prison, while misdemeanors are punishable by less than one year in prison.

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to confront witnesses against you, and the right to an attorney.

The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

The Miranda rule requires police officers to inform suspects of their rights before questioning them. These rights include the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to have an attorney present during questioning.

The exclusionary rule prohibits the use of evidence that was obtained illegally. This means that if police officers search a suspect's home without a warrant, any evidence that they find cannot be used against the suspect in court.

In a plea bargain, the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. In a trial, the defendant is found guilty or innocent by a jury.

The purpose of probation is to allow the defendant to serve their sentence in the community instead of in prison, to supervise the defendant and ensure that they comply with the conditions of their sentence, and to provide the defendant with counseling and other services to help them rehabilitate.

The purpose of parole is to allow the defendant to serve the remainder of their sentence in the community instead of in prison, to supervise the defendant and ensure that they comply with the conditions of their release, and to provide the defendant with counseling and other services to help them rehabilitate.

Juveniles are tried in juvenile court, while adults are tried in adult court. Juveniles are not subject to the same penalties as adults. Juveniles are more likely to be rehabilitated than adults.

The role of the victim in the criminal justice system is to testify against the defendant at trial, to provide information to law enforcement and prosecutors, and to receive restitution from the defendant.