11 Nov Resources and Links on Criminal Law

Resources and Links on Criminal Law

Criminal law deals with crimes, usually felonies, and are prosecuted by the government. There is a lawyer for the state, the prosecuting attorney, and a lawyer for the defendant, the defense attorney. Individuals are assumed to be innocent until guilt is established beyond reasonable doubt. If the defendant cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint a public defender to represent him.

Constitution

Constitution of the United States of America – Online text of the Constitution.

Executive Branch

Juveniles – Website for the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Legislative Branch

Law Library of Congress – World’s largest law library.

Judicial Branch

U.S. Courts – Guide to the U.S. Court system.

Legal Indices

Georgetown Law Library – List of legal indices.