criminal cases
Criminal law is a broad area of law that covers issues arising from police arrest and investigation, based on the suspicion of criminal activity. Criminal law addresses indictments, accusations, and criminal pleas as well as trials. Additionally, criminal law addresses problems associated with probation or parole, as well as requests for expunging or sealing criminal records. A criminal case is a lawsuit brought by the state against a person who has broken a criminal law. They are usually filed by the district attorney (also called the "DA"), which represents the state, against 1 or more defendants. Only the state, not another person or company, can bring criminal charges against you.