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Criminal law defines criminal offenses and the punishment of individuals and groups who commit crimes using a system of legal rules. Only the government can initiate a criminal proceeding; individuals can not file criminal charges.<\/p>\n

Broadly defined, criminal law refers to state and federal laws that regulate and define what makes certain behavior illegal and the resulting punishment for committing a crime, such as a fine, prison time, or both.<\/p>\n

Criminal law oversees felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies are serious criminal offenses like robbery, arson, and murder. Misdemeanors are typically more minor, like petty thefts or traffic violations.<\/p>\n

Penalties for a crime will vary based on the type of crime committed, where it was done, how involved the person was in the crime, and if it was a first criminal offense.<\/p>\n

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CRIMINAL LAW:<\/h2>\n
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  1. What is the difference between a public defender and a private attorney?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. What are the different types of criminal charges?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. What are your rights if you are arrested?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What should you do immediately after being arrested?<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. What are your Search and Seizure Rights?<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. What can you do if you believe your rights have been violated?<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. What are your Interrogation Rights?<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Pretrial Motions<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. What happens in a criminal law trial?<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. How does a jury trial work?<\/a><\/li>\n
  11. How does a bench trial work?<\/a><\/li>\n
  12. Sentencing<\/a><\/li>\n
  13. Incarceration<\/a><\/li>\n
  14. What is a plea bargain?<\/a><\/li>\n
  15. Probation<\/a><\/li>\n
  16. Posting Bail<\/a><\/li>\n
  17. Parole<\/a><\/li>\n
  18. Appeals<\/a><\/li>\n
  19. What is a criminal record?<\/a><\/li>\n
  20. How can you get your criminal record expunged?<\/a><\/li>\n
  21. Victim Rights<\/a><\/li>\n
  22. Witness Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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