
News: The D.C. Crime Bill, Jury Trials, Carjacking & Politics
The D.C. Crime Bill is all over national headlines after the U.S. Senate blocked it yesterday. Here's what you need to know.
The D.C. Crime Bill is all over national headlines after the U.S. Senate blocked it yesterday. Here's what you need to know.
When it comes to alternatives to the U.S. justice system, people usually think of diversion. But deflection is making headlines.
An arraignment is the first formal hearing in a criminal case. The judge will read the charges against you, and you will enter a plea.
After a guilty verdict or sentencing hearing, you may go straight to prison. But how do you know what prison you will go to?
If you're convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to prison. But whether you go straight to prison depends on your specific case.
You have a constitutional right to a lawyer in criminal cases. But how do you know if your lawyer is doing a good job?
If you're convicted of crime, a judge will sentence you. But your sentence can change after the judge chooses it in some circumstances.
The Fourth Amendment protects you when you get arrested. If police violate it, courts can suppress evidence. You can also file a lawsuit.
Before police can arrest you, they must have probable cause. This probable-cause requirement comes from the Constitution.
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