Criminal Procedure

Many people's first introduction to the legal system occurs during a criminal case. Each criminal case is different, but there are some steps that are common to most, if not all, criminal cases. In this section you will find information on what to expect at each stage of a typical criminal case -- including tips on the arrest process, plea bargains, sentencing options, and more. To begin, select an item from the list below.

	Arrest, Booking and Bail Arrest, Booking, Bail, More...		Pretrial Hearings and Motions Arraignment, Preliminary Hearing, Pre-Trial Motions, More...
	Plea Bargain Plea Bargains Overview, Plea Bargains In Depth, Plea Bargains Pros and Cons, More...		Criminal Trial Criminal Trial Overview, Criminal Procedure FAQ, The Insanity Defense, More...
	Criminal Evidence Criminal Evidence Background, How DNA Evidence Works, Scientific and Forensic Evidence, More...		Sentencing Sentencing Overview, Sentencing Law FAQ, Alternative Sentences, More...
	Death Penalty Recent Developments, Death Penalty Challenges, Temporary Abolition of the Death Penalty, More...		Criminal Appeals Criminal Appeals Overview, The Basis for a Criminal Appeal, Reversing a Conviction, More...