Criminal Law
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Criminal Procedure
The legal framework governing the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of criminal offenses. It ensures that the rights of the accused are protected. Key stages include arrest, arraignment, trial, and sentencing.
Court Proceedings
The formal process by which legal disputes, including criminal cases, are adjudicated in court. It involves the presentation of evidence and legal arguments before a judge or jury. Court proceedings ensure a fair trial.
Defence Strategies
The legal framework governing the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of criminal offenses. It ensures that the rights of the accused are protected. Key stages include arrest, arraignment, trial, and sentencing.
Post-Conviction
The phase following a criminal conviction, focusing on appeals, sentencing, and efforts to overturn or reduce the verdict. It may include post-conviction relief motions and parole hearings. This stage seeks to correct any legal errors.
Ethical Considerations
Moral principles that guide legal professionals in criminal law to ensure justice, fairness, and integrity. They include maintaining client confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest. Ethics are crucial in upholding the rule of law.
Sentencing and Punishment
The process of determining and imposing penalties on individuals convicted of crimes. Sentencing aims at retribution, deterrence, rehabilitation, or incapacitation. Punishment can range from fines and probation to imprisonment.
Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Programs designed to reform convicted individuals and prepare them for a successful return to society. These efforts focus on education, job training, and therapy. Reintegration helps reduce recidivism and supports social stability.
Victim's Rights
Legal rights and protections granted to crime victims to ensure their participation in the criminal justice process. These rights include the right to be informed, present, and heard at critical stages. Victims’ rights aim to balance the scales of justice.