Criminal Laws and Prosecution
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Criminal Justice System
Your public library holds a wealth of information about the criminal justice system.
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History of Criminal Prosecution in Connecticut
The first public prosecutor in America, Richard Edwards, was appointed in Hartford, Connecticut on April 3, 1705.
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Connecticut Criminal Laws
Connecticut's criminal laws are contained in an official compendium of the state's laws called the "General Statutes of Connecticut."
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Prosecution of Criminal Cases
Prosecutors rely on police officers to investigate an allegation that someone has committed a crime, and then the prosecutor determines whether to proceed with the case.
Criminal Laws and Prosecution