Crime and Punishment 101
Learn about crime and the criminal justice system from arrest, arraignment, plea, court trial and appeals process.
The Stages of a Criminal Case
If you have be arrested for a crime, you are at the start of what could be a long journey into the criminal justice system.
Crimes A to Z
A list of common crimes along with detailed descriptions of each criminal offense.
What Is a Crime?
A person who has violated a law, or has breach a rule, is said to have committed a criminal offense.
Types of Criminal Offenses
In the United States there are three basic classifications of criminal offenses - felonies, misdemeanors and infractions.
Talking to Police - Do I Have to Talk to the Police?
Can a police officer stop you in a public place and question you even if you had nothing to do with a crime?