Criminal law faqs

Most importantly, an attorney can answer your criminal law questions and prevent you from giving a statement that the District Attorney can use against you at trial.
Can police arrest me without evidence of my guilt.
In order to arrest you, the police must have probable cause that you've committed a crime.

Contact an Attorney If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges or have questions about sentencing, you should contact a local criminal defense lawyer who can explain the laws as well as your rights.
A good lawyer can also help you to build a strong defense as early as possible when you are facing charges.

Get answers to your criminal procedure questions and more by visiting FindLaw's Criminal Law section.
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These criminal law procedures exist intentionally because the American legal system believes letting a guilty man go free is better than convicting an innocent man.
In civil cases, there are much lower standards of proof, such as: