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  • 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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