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Most judges on the state and local levels are elected, but judges on the federal level are appointed.
When there is a vacancy on the federal level, from Circuit Courts to the Supreme Court, due to retirement or death, the President considers people who are available and qualified to do the job.
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People can turn to the courts to seek protection from someone who is harassing or threatening them.
Once the person is served a temporary protection order, it is illegal for them to make contact with, or be near, the protected party.
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People who are charged with crimes have the right to an attorney even if they cannot afford one.
These attorneys are called Public Defenders.
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Criminal justice is not only about punishment for criminals, but also rehabilitation for people who make mistakes.
For less serious crimes, prosecutors often offer deferment for rehabilitative purposes, rather than putting these people in jail.
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Prosecutors carry a heavy burden in those relatively few instances when plea agreements are not reached.
The standard in criminal cases is 'beyond reasonable doubt.'
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Prosecutors are lawyers who play a vital role in justice.
Prosecutors are charged with the duty of getting criminals off the streets by representing the interests of the state.
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The justice system in America can be thought of in human anatomical terms.
The legislative and executive branches of government create laws. The legislative and executive branches, therefore, are the brains of the justice system.
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Over the next several decades, I will guide you through the complexities of the American system of justice.
Civil and criminal courts provide high service to the public for both equity and justice.
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