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Criminal procedure governs the investigation of crimes; the arrest, charging, and trial of accused criminals; and the sentencing of those convicted. It also regulates the convicted person's possible appeal for review of the trial court's decision. A criminal defendant who pleads not guilty is entitled to a public trial and has the right to be present at the trial. During the trial a judge or jury determines whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty …

…are being charged, and have the proper attorney to represent them. They are protected by the law so they can not be charged twice for a crime, and can not be charged at all without supporting evidence. My feeling is that the courts have a decent criminal trial system, but are corrupt in this day in age. Many people are charged with crimes they did not commit, and many criminals are still on the streets.