2. Can I Walk Away From a Police Officer Who Is Questioning Me? Unless a police officer has ''probable cause'' to make an arrest (see Chapter 3, Question 4), or a reasonable suspicion to conduct a...
Section I: Police Questioning of People Who Haven't Been Taken Into Custody This section deals with police attempts to question you in situations where you have not yet been placed in custody. These...
Comparison of Federal and State Systems (联邦和州刑事司法系统比较) Most criminal prosecutions take place in state courts. The chart below highlights some of the key differences between state and fe...
2. Is This Book a Step-by-Step Guide to Self-Representation in Criminal Cases? No. The book is in no way intended as a detailed guide to self-representation. It is, however, intended to empower crimi...
Section I: How Can This Book Help You? Just about everyone is touched in some way by our criminal justice system. You, a relative or a friend may be arrested and charged with a crime. Or perhaps you'...