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GetLegal.com’s Criminal Law Center contains information on a wide range of topics affecting potential criminal defendants, from an overview of the criminal justice system, to some of the specific defenses you can raise to a criminal charge. You will find summaries of your rights under the U.S. Constitution, as well as information on how you can seal or expunge a criminal record.
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