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An introduction to criminal law.
A selection of articles on the defense of drunk driving charges.
When the police can stop you, and your legal rights when stopped.
When the police have to read you your rights, and what happens if they don't.
How criminal charges are determined.
Crimes in business settings.
Describing the commencement of a criminal prosecution, and court proceedings.
Charge and sentence bargaining, and their role in criminal justice.
What happens during the trial of a criminal case.
The disposition of less serious criminal charges, following conviction.
The disposition of more serious criminal cases.
How the appellate process works.
How the government "prosecutes" property under criminal or civil forfeiture laws.
Key differences between the prosecution of juvenile offenders and adults..
Constitutional provisions, and their relation to the criminal justice system.
Defining habeas corpus, and how to petition for a writ.
Describing the rights that are afforded to crime victims.
Detailing child protection alert systems.
Describing community notification laws.
Information about criminal records.
How to find and hire a criminal defense lawyer.
Maintaining a constructive relationship with your criminal defense attorney.
Tips for working with a federal criminal defense attorney.