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What is Crime Victim Compensation?
How do I find an attorney?
What if a defendant has mental health problems and/or raises the insanity defense?
What is “sentencing”?
What is the difference between “plea bargaining” and a “plea agreement”?
Where can I find resources for victims of online fraud and identity theft?
If a crime is committed against me on Indian lands in which court (state, federal or tribal) will the case proceed?
How do I find legal services to help me with my non-criminal case needs such as housing, employment, etc.?
How can I find out the custody status of an offender and receive updates on a criminal case?
How can I get financial help to cover costs that I had to pay that were caused by the crime?
How do I know what rights exist for crime victims in my state?
How can I better understand the words used by the prosecutor, judge or defense attorney as they talk about the investigation and prosecution of crime?
What are some common steps of a criminal investigation and prosecution?
What are the differences between the civil and criminal justice system?
How can I learn who has rights as a crime victim?
How can I learn about some common victims’ rights?
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