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what is criminal procedure?


Asked on 10/07/07, 4:59 pm

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Neil O'Brien Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Re: Criminal

"Criminal procedure" is a topic that covers, in part, how a case progresses through the criminal justice system. Our office web site (www.prosecutingattorney.info) has an "Anatomy of a Prosecution" page, which talks about this process in Michigan cases.

Other aspects of "criminal procedure" include some constitutional issues called "due process" -- the right to be informed about the charge against you, the right to be present ad participate in heaeings, etc.

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Answered on 10/08/07, 8:33 am


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