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Criminal Law Center
Welcome to FindLaw's Criminal Law Center. Here you will find definitions for dozens of common crimes, an overview of stages in a typical criminal case, tips on your constitutional rights, information on criminal records, juvenile crime and much more.
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- Criminal Law Basics - Introductory information on the criminal justice system.
- Crimes A to Z - Definitions for more than 40 crimes and links to relevant state statutes.
- Stages of a Criminal Case - A look at each stage of a criminal case, from arrest to appeal.
- Your Rights - With police, in the courtroom, and if convicted.
- Expungement - Erasing an arrest or conviction from a criminal record.
- Juvenile Crime and Juvenile Justice - Criminal law cases involving young offenders.
- For Crime Victims - Links to nationwide and state-specific assistance.
- More Criminal Law Topics - Information on sex offender registration, capital punishment, and more.
- Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer - Information on why you need a criminal defense lawyer, what to look for, and questions to ask, including criminal defense lawyer fees and costs.
- Get Help Now - Tips on finding and working with a criminal defense lawyer.
- Crime Prevention - Links to nationwide and state-specific crime prevention resources.
Criminal Law Resources
- Criminal Law Forms [$]
- Expungement/Criminal Record Handbook [$]
- Case Intake Form: After an Arrest
- Checklist: Have Your Arrest Rights Been Violated?
- Documents to Gather: After An Arrest
- Questionnaire: Choosing a Juvenile Defense Attorney
- The FindLaw Crime & Criminals Blog
- Decided: The FindLaw Noteworthy Decisions & Settlements Blog
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