Criminal Procedure

Criminal procedure refers to the adjudication process of the criminal law. While criminal procedure differs dramatically by jurisdiction, the process generally begins with a formal criminal charge and results in the conviction or acquittal of the defendant.

Read more about Criminal Procedure:  Basic Rights

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    “Squeeze human nature into the straitjacket of criminal justice and crime will appear.”
    —Karl Kraus (1874–1936)