Most people don't get arrested. As for those who do, it is often for the first time. This guidebook is for the benefit of those who need or would like an overview of the steps to the CRIMINAL prosecution PROCESS. The guide gives a MAP from the time a person is arrested until the RESOLUTION of the case. It is easy to read it has easy terms and it gets STRAIGHT TO THE POINT. It's "Real Law Talk." The insight is based on the experience of a former police officer and now practicing attorney. The handbook is not designed to give legal advice. There are REAL LIFE illustrations, examples, and analysis so as to provide realistic insight. The GOAL of this guide is to EASE THE MIND of those of you who have added discomfort in being arrested for the first time because of the "I don't know what to expect syndrome" of the criminal case. I hope it helps.