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Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Is A Plea Bargain?
  A plea bargain is an agreement in which the prosecutor and defendant arrange to settle the criminal case against the defendant.  The defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the charges in … more
• What Is A Bench Trial?
  A bench trial is a trial before a judge in which the necessary parties have waived the right to a jury trial.  In a bench trial, the judge determines all questions of law and decides the … more

Legal Articles

• When Does Discipline Become Abuse?
  Some types of physical actions are clearly abusive. It is never okay for an adult to sexually abuse a child, provide a child with illegal drugs or to burn or choke a child. However, the line between parental and child abuse is not always that clear.  Many families strongly believe in spanking as a means of punishment, for example. Other families believe that spanking is a … more
• When is a Search Warrant Necessary?
  The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects Americans from unreasonable searches by the government.  That means that absent an emergency situation or other legal exception, a police officer must have a search warrant before conducting a search of your person or property. How a Search Warrant is Obtained The Fourth Amendment requires that searches be specific and … more

Free Legal Forms

• Deferred Prosecution Application
• Official Warrant Request Application
• Assault Victimization
• Domestic Violence Victimization

Legal Guides

• Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?
  This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, discusses various state juvenile transfer … more
• New Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims (Social Security Administration)
• Understanding the Federal Courts
• What is the sequence of events in the criminal justice system?
• Money Laundering Offenders (1994-2001)
  This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, describes the … more

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