Before coming to trial, Sam was assigned a public defender, was informed of the charges, and was given a chance to review the evidence against him. At the trial, the prosecutor called the crime scene investigator to the stand, and she provided scientific evidence to show that Sam had indeed been inside the victim's home. These pretrial activities are part of the practice of:

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Procedural justice refers to the fairness of the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources. In this scenario, Sam being assigned a public defender, informed of the charges, given a chance to review the evidence, and the trial procedures including the presentation of evidence, all align with the principles of procedural justice, which ensures that legal proceedings are conducted fairly and that the accused has a fair chance to defend themselves.

Before Coming to Trial, Sam Was Assigned a Public Defender