The victim of the criminal justice system -- Getting help -- Understanding criminal law -- The police -- Charging the crime -- Pretrial procedures -- Plea bargaining -- Criminal trial -- After the trial -- Victim privacy in the criminal justice system -- Recovering your losses -- The civil lawsuit -- The role of lawyers.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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If you have been the victim of crime, your involvement with the justice system is just beginning. As a crime victim, you have certain rights and obligations --and opportunities to seek justice outside of the criminal process, through litigation in civil court.
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OverDrive, Inc.
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Title
Crime victim's guide to justice.
International Standard Book Number
1572486554
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Criminal procedure-- United States, Popular works.
Victims of crimes-- Legal status, laws, etc.-- United States, Popular works.