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 …showed first 75 words of 863 total…

…showed last 75 words of 863 total…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.