Hearsay evidence is generally not admissible in criminal cases because it is considered unreliable and prejudicial.

Voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their qualifications and suitability to serve on a jury.

The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle of criminal law that ensures that a person is not treated as guilty until they have been convicted of a crime.

A tort is a civil wrong, not a criminal offense.

Plea bargaining is the process of negotiating a plea agreement between the prosecution and the defense, in which the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a reduced sentence.

A trial is the final stage of a criminal case, in which the jury or judge determines the guilt or innocence of the defendant.

Restitution is not a type of punishment, but rather a form of compensation that a convicted criminal may be ordered to pay to the victim of the crime.

Discovery is the process of gathering evidence and information in a criminal case, including the exchange of information between the prosecution and the defense.

The right to a speedy and public trial is not guaranteed by the United States Constitution, although it is generally considered to be a fundamental right.

Sentencing is the process of determining the appropriate sentence for a convicted criminal, taking into account factors such as the nature of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, and the impact of the crime on the victim.

The Supreme Court is not a criminal court, but rather the highest court in the United States that has the power to review and overturn decisions made by lower courts.

An appeal is the process of challenging a criminal conviction by arguing that an error was made during the trial or that the verdict was not supported by the evidence.

Hearsay evidence is generally not admissible in criminal cases because it is considered unreliable and prejudicial.

Voir dire is the process of questioning potential jurors to determine their qualifications and suitability to serve on a jury.

A tort is a civil wrong, not a criminal offense.