An Arrest Warrant and Complaint are filed. An arrest takes place and the accused has a scheduled Initial Appearance in court where the individual is advised of her/his rights. The court determines whether the accused has the financial wherewithal to engage an attorney on their own. If not, a Public Defender is appointed. Concurrently, the court establishes conditions of release.After the complaint is filed, the government will typically present the case to a Grand Jury. A Grand Jury is a group of citizens, typically about 23 people, who decide whether there is probable cause to proceed to trial. If the Grand Jury finds probable cause, they will issue an indictment.After the indictment, an Arraignment hearing is held. If no plea is reached, the trial proceeds.At trial, the AUSA has the burden of proving, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant is guilty, and the jury decides the verdict. If a guilty verdict is found, the case moves to pre-sentencing where information is collected, along with recommendations for sentencing.It is the responsibility of the Judge to impose the sentence. The sentence could include time in federal prison; supervised release (probation), monetary fines, or Restitution (where the defendant pays the victim(s) of the crime).