USA Law

Category: Criminal Procedure

  • Jury

    Jury in the United States A specific number of citizens called to render a judgment on various issues of fact in a legal proceeding. A jury functions in its most common forms as a grand jury or as a petit, or trial, jury. The grand jury hears evidence and determines whether a person must stand…

  • Jurisdiction and Venue

    In Legislation Jurisdiction and Venue in the U.S. Code: Title 28, Part IV The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating jurisdiction and venue are compiled in the United States Code under Title 28, Part IV. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of statutes relating to […]

  • Jurisdiction and Venue

    In Legislation Jurisdiction and Venue in the U.S. Code: Title 28, Part IV The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating jurisdiction and venue are compiled in the United States Code under Title 28, Part IV. It constitutes "prima facie" evidence of statutes relating to […]

  • Arrests

    Arrests in the United States Introduction to Arrests The purpose of Arrests is to provide a broad appreciation of the Arrests legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Arrests). Arrests (Law Enforcement Officials) This section introduces, discusses and […]

  • Procedural Justice

    Procedural Justice in the United States Procedural justice refers to the idea of fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources. It is a concept that, when embraced, promotes positive organizational change and bolsters better relationships. Procedural justice speaks to […]

  • Trial by Jury

    Trial by Jury in the United States Introduction to Trial by Jury In civil cases the right to a trial by jury may, in most jurisdictions, be waived. In some states the defendant may waive the right to be tried by a jury even in criminal cases, although in many jurisdictions the rule obtains […]

  • Trial by Jury

    Trial by Jury in the United States Introduction to Trial by Jury In civil cases the right to a trial by jury may, in most jurisdictions, be waived. In some states the defendant may waive the right to be tried by a jury even in criminal cases, although in many jurisdictions the rule obtains […]

  • Crime Victims' Rights

    In Legislation Crime Victims' Rights in the U.S. Code: Title 18, Part II, Chapter 237 The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating crime victims' rights are compiled in the United States Code under Title 18, Part II, Chapter 237. It constitutes "prima facie" […]

  • Hearsay

    Hearsay in the United States A statement by a witness repeating the words of another person rather than testifying on the basis of direct knowledge. Hearsay testimony is not based on what a witness sees, hears, or otherwise senses himself or herself. Rather, hearsay repeats what someone else […]

  • Criminal Procedure Law

    Criminal Procedure Law in the United States Criminal Law and Procedure: Main Elements The coverage of Criminal Law and Procedure includes the following main elements: Basic Principles of Criminal Law Find out an overview of this topic, in relation to Criminal Law and Procedure, in the legal […]

  • Complaint

    Complaint in the United States A charging method generally reserved for less serious criminal violations. A complaint may also be used in civil cases in which the assertion of a claim is made to initiate the legal action. In criminal cases, a complaint is submitted to a judicial officer and […]

  • Complaint

    Complaint in the United States A charging method generally reserved for less serious criminal violations. A complaint may also be used in civil cases in which the assertion of a claim is made to initiate the legal action. In criminal cases, a complaint is submitted to a judicial officer and […]

  • Indictment

    Indictment in the United States A formal accusation brought by a grand jury. If a grand jury decides by a majority vote to return a true bill; an indictment is issued after consideration of evidence presented by a prosecutor. A true bill represents a grand jury finding that the prosecutor has […]

  • Alibi

    Alibi in United States Alibi Definition (Lat. elsewhere). Presence in another place than that described. When a person, charged with a crime, proves (se eadem die fuisse alibi) that he was, at the time alleged, in a different place from that in which it was committed, he is said to prove an […]

  • Alibi

    Alibi in United States Alibi Definition (Lat. elsewhere). Presence in another place than that described. When a person, charged with a crime, proves (se eadem die fuisse alibi) that he was, at the time alleged, in a different place from that in which it was committed, he is said to prove an […]