Crime Victim's Guide to Justice, 2E (current for any state) (Legal Survival Guides)

HAVE YOU BEEN A VICTIM OF CRIME? DON'T BECOME A VICTIM OF THE LEGAL SYSTEM!If you have been the victim of crime, your involvement with the justice system is just beginning. As a crime victim, you have certain rights and obligations within the criminal justice system-and opportunities to seek justice outside of the criminal process, through litigation in civil court.This book provides websites and email addresses, and explains the legal system, and your rights or duties regarding such matters as:Reporting a crimeSeeking medical and emotional helpProtecting your privacy rightsKnowing police investigation proceduresArresting the perpetratorFiling criminal chargesCrime mappingProtecting yourself and your family from harassmentProceeding before trialTestifying at trialTestifying at sentencingFiling and pursuing a civil lawsuit against the criminalObtaining crime victim's compensationGetting information from the court and court personnelUnderstanding online crimes