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ACLU Criminal Justice Information
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Use the resources on this American Civil Liberties Union web page to learn more and take action to protect the rights guaranteed to all Americans by the Bill of Rights.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Auto Accidents and the Law
(Separate Website)
Because accidents happen to even the best of drivers, everyone should be prepared to do the right things immediately afterward. Many legal troubles arising from accidents could be avoided if the persons involved knew what they should do.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Crimes
(Separate Website)
Teen Law 101: From arrest to trial to permanent records, this page provides an overview of common crimes and a teen's rights.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Fighting Back: Stop Arrests, Police Abuse in the Lesbian and Gay Community
(Separate Website)
Rest Stop Arrests and Police Abuse in the Lesbian and Gay Community
By: LAMBDA Legal Defense & Education Fund
Getting Arrested and the Law
(Separate Website)
Arrests, warrants, searches, bail, and your rights and responsibilities. PDF document (may load slowly).
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Juvenile Criminal Courts
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: In South Carolina, if a child under the age of seventeen is accused of committing a crime, usually he will be tried as a juvenile in family court. In the case of certain serious crimes, specific legal steps can be taken to have the minor declared an adult for the purposes of prosecution.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Keep America Safe and Free
(Separate Website)
The ACLU Campaign to Defend the Constitution
The urgency in our campaign to keep America both safe and free has never been greater as more than 150 sections of the Patriot Act are set to expire or "sunset" unless Congress votes to reauthorize, and expand, the bill. Resources on this page will help to educate yourself and others about what's at stake with the sunsets and to take action to preserve the checks and balances that shield our fundamental freedoms from excessive government power.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Magistrates and Municipal Rights of Defendants
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: If you have been arrested by a police officer and ordered to appear in either a Municipal Court or Magistrate's Court or have been issued a Summons for a traffic offense or other minor offense to appear in a Magistrate's Court or Municipal Court, you should appear at the time stated on the Summons or arrest warrant. If you fail to appear in Court at that time, you will be tried in your absence and probably will be found guilty.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
Police Practices
(Separate Website)
Police abuse continues to be a major civil liberties problem in the United States, particularly in poor communities and communities of color. In New York City, Amadou Diallo, an unarmed black man, was killed in the vestibule of his apartment building after police shot him 41 times.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Rules on Search and Seizure
(Separate Website)
What can police search, and when? This area of criminal investigation is extremely important, and the law sets up rules and governs what can be introduced at trial. This web site contains more information about these rules.
By: American Bar Association
South Carolina Municipal Courts
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: There are over 200 municipal courts in South Carolina. They handle only criminal cases where the fine cannot exceed $200, and the jail term can be no more than 30 days.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
The Police and Your Rights
(Separate Website)
The U. S. Constitution and the law of all states guarantee criminal defendants certain rights. These rights affect how criminal cases are investigated. See the section on search and seizure for more on that aspect of investigations.
By: American Bar Association
What to Do if You Are Arrested or Detained by Immigration Officials
(Separate Website)
This pamphlet describes what you should do if you are arrested or detained by immigration officials.
By: National Immigration Law Center
What to Do If You?re Stopped by the Police, the FBI, the INS or the Customs Service
(Separate Website)
This brochure provides detailed information about what to do to protect your rights if you are stopped by the police, the FBI, The INS or the Customs Service.
By: American Civil Liberties Union
Your Rights Upon Arrest
(Separate Website)
Lawline FAQ: Once you have been arrested, you have the right to remain silent. That means you do not have to answer any questions or make any statements to the police or to anyone. Although you may wish to make a statement at a later time, do not make this decision without talking to a lawyer.
By: South Carolina Bar Association
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