What Makes a Case a "Criminal" Case?
What Makes a Case a "Criminal" Case?
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What Are Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions?
Crimes are classified according to the seriousness of the offense, and penalties are set accordingly.
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Pressing Charges for a Criminal Act
The prosecutor has the final say on whether to press or file criminal charges against a suspect. What role does the victim play in this decision?
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A prima facie case is an early screen for a court to determine whether the prosecution can go forward to try the defendant fully for the crime.
How Much Time Does the Prosecutor Have?
How Much Time Does the Prosecutor Have?
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Criminal Statutes of Limitations
Statutes of limitations establish time limits for charging defendants with crimes. When a prosecutor charges a defendant with a crime after the statute of limitations has expired, the defendant can have the charges dismissed.
In-Depth Information
In-Depth Information
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The last thing anyone wants to face is being wrongly accused of a crime but, unfortunately, it can happen. Learn what to do and what not to do if you've been falsely accused of a crime.
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Will an Immigrant Arrested for a Crime Be Deported?
Learn about the immigration consequences of different types of crimes for green card holders.
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Cultural and Religious Defenses to Criminal Charges
Learn what happens when a person’s religion or culture conflicts with criminal laws.
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What to Do If You're Served With a Restraining Order
Restraining orders should not be taken lightly, even temporary ones. Violating an order carries criminal consequences. Learn what to do and not to do if you are the subject of a restraining order.
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The Circumstantial Evidence Jury Instruction
Circumstantial evidence that is consistent with either guilt or innocence is not strong enough to support a conviction.
Information for Victims of Crime
Information for Victims of Crime
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Can I Press Charges for Theft or Assault?
Learn the difference between filing a police report and pressing criminal charges.
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Marsy's Law seeks to place victims’ rights on equal footing with criminal defendants’ rights in every state constitution. That sounds fair; so why isn't everyone happy?
