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Learn what to do if you are arrested. Also learn what an arrest is, your constitutional rights, your release alternatives, and how to post bail
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Learn about the different types of crimes - felonies and misdemeanors. Read explanations about these types of crimes and their distinctions.
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Learn about the criminal court system process: arraignment, the trial, sentencing, and the appeals process.
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Most local jails fall under the jurisdiction of county government. County jails are part of the state criminal justice system and are operated either by the local county sheriff’s office or are under the direct authority of the states department of corrections.
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