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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

• Miranda Rights: The Who, What, Where, When and Why
  “You have the right to remain silent.  Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” And, so begins many police dramas and legal novels.  Some fans of police dramas believe that a police officer needs to provide every person whom they stop or with whom they speak their Miranda rights.  However, that is not accurate.  The Supreme … more
• Miranda Rights: The Who, What, Where, When and Why
  “You have the right to remain silent.  Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” And, so begins many police dramas and legal novels.  Some fans of police dramas believe that a police officer needs to provide every person whom they stop or with whom they speak their Miranda rights.  However, that is not accurate.  The Supreme … 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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