Legal Article
- What Comes Next After the Arrest?
Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime? The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime. Grand Jury Indictment The criminal justice process starts with a complaint or information filed with the court by the prosecutor or a grand jury indictment. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that all federal felonies must be brought by a grand jury indictment but the states are not bound by … more
