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The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic made up of fifty states. The United State's capital is Washington D.C.  On April 19, 1775, began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord.  The following year, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The 4th of July is now recognized in the United States as Independence Day. On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress submitted the Articles of Confederation for ratification by the states.
  
 
==Type of System==
 
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Revision as of 22:57, 6 April 2011

UNITED STATES CRIMINAL DEFENSE MANUAL

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Background

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic made up of fifty states. The United State's capital is Washington D.C. On April 19, 1775, began with the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The following year, on July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The 4th of July is now recognized in the United States as Independence Day. On November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress submitted the Articles of Confederation for ratification by the states.

Type of System

Source of Defendants' Rights

Defendants' Rights

Pre-trial

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QUICK FACTS

  • 2009 Prison Population: 2,297,400 / 748 people per 100,000, the highest in the world on a per capita basis
  • 200,000 of these prisoners are over 50 years of age
  • 110.1% prison occupancy level (based on official capacity)