The Criminal Justice System
Use these resources to learn more facts about crime and the criminal justice system, from arrest and arraignment to plea, court trial, and the appeals process.
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What Constitutes a Crime?
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What is Total War? Definitions and Examples
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Overview of the Crime of Accessory
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What Is a Wire Fraud Crime?
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The Three Different Elements of a Crime
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What Is a Criminal Infraction?
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Aggravating and Mitigating Factors
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What Is the Crime of Murder?
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What Is the Crime of Aiding and Abetting?
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Mandatory Drug Sentencing Laws
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What Is an Alford Plea?
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The Main Classifications of Criminal Offenses
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Overview of the Sentencing Stage in Criminal Cases
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The 10 Stages of a Criminal Case
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What Is the Crime of Kidnapping?
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Can Jurors Ask Questions During Trials?
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History of Megan's Law
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Overview of Misdemeanors and Why It Can Be a Big Deal
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Overview of the Jury Trial Stage of a Criminal Case
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Juvenile Incarceration Linked to More Crime
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The Arraignment Stage of a Criminal Case
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What Is Chain of Custody? Definition and Examples
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7 Different Types of Crimes
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