Arrange the stages of a criminal case from the initiating event to the final consequence: Items: (a) Police (b) Punishment (c) Crime (d) Judge (e) Judgement Choose the correct chronological flow.

Introduction / Context:
This is a logical process ordering problem using criminal justice milestones from offense to consequence.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• c = Crime occurs.
• a = Police investigate/charge.
• d = Judge presides over the case.
• e = Judgement (verdict) is delivered.
• b = Punishment (sentence) follows judgement when guilty.

Concept / Approach:
Chronology must respect causality: an offense triggers policing, courts adjudicate, and sentencing follows a verdict.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Sentencing before judgement is impossible; police cannot act before a crime occurs.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• c,a,b,d,e: Places punishment before judgement—procedurally incorrect.
• Other sequences scramble court order or put police after court steps.

Common Pitfalls:
Confusing “judgement” (verdict) with “punishment” (sentence). Verdict must precede sentencing.

Final Answer:
c, a, d, e, b