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Anatomy of a murder: A Trip Through Our Justice System
1996
If you don't know your habeas corpus from your voir dire, take a closer look at the American justice system at this Web page. Follow a mysterious fictional murder case through the court system as you learn all about grand juries, indictments, and plea bargains. Examine famous Supreme Court decisions and consult the Glossary for the Baffled whenever the legalese becomes too much. This is an excellent, informative site.