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A criminal charge is the formal written document filed with a court that accuses a person of a crime. This sometimes read in open court at an initial hearing, though the defendant can waive this. In these cases it becomes the basis for a series of what are called indictments. These are the specific statutory violations alleged to have been committed. An indictment can be for a misdemeanor or a felony. A felony is a more serious violation, usually penalized with prison time. Either way, a criminal charge can be a serious matter and for that reason most states provide for court-appointed legal counsel for people who cannot otherwise afford a lawyer.

 

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    The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides, in part, that, “…nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb…”  This is known as the double jeopardy clause and it protects people from being tried for the same crime on the same set of facts more than one time by the same government. While the … more
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