After you are accused of committing a crime and have been arrested, the police officer will fill out a report which summarizes what has happened leading up to your arrest along with other important information such as witness’s names and other information relevant to your case. To protect the witnesses, you will not usually get to see [...]
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The Steps in a Criminal Case. Step One: The Arrest
August 22, 2011 | Posted by : FamilyLawDivorce | Arraignment,Arrest,Criminal Case,Criminal Defense Law | 0 Comment
When a person (called the defendant) is arrested they will promptly take them to jail, often in handcuffs. Once in jail, 1 of 3 things happen: -The defendant remains behind bars and law enforcement officers will take the accused to their arraignment hearing in court, -The defendant may be released if the prosecutor decides not to [...]
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