Crime Victim's Guide to Justice - Tapa blanda

HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF CRIME? DON’T BECOME A VICTIM OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM! If you have been the victim of crime, your involvement with the justice system is just beginning. As a crime victim, you have certain rights and obligations within the criminal justice system—and opportunities to seek justice outside of the criminal process, through litigation in civil court. This book provides websites and email addresses, and explains the legal system and your rights or duties regarding such matters as:-Reporting a crime-Seeking medical and emotional help-Protecting your privacy rights-Knowing police investigation procedures-Arresting the perpetrator-Filing criminal charges-Crime mapping-Protecting yourself and your family from harassment-Proceeding before trial-Testifying at trial-Testifying at sentencing-Filing and pursuing a civil lawsuit against the criminal-Obtaining crime victim’s compensation-Getting information from the court and court personnel-Understanding online crimes

Mary L. Boland received her law degree from John Marshall Law School. She is a full-time prosecutor and an adjunct faculty member at Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. A long-time victim's advocate, she has worked to pass legislation protecting victim's rights and has served as a consultant to various federal agencies.