Criminal law in the District of Columbia (DC) is governed by the DC Code, which is a body of laws enacted by the DC Council. The DC Code contains all of the common criminal offenses, such as murder, robbery, assault, and burglary. In addition, the DC Code also includes a number of unique offenses, such as disorderly conduct, obstruction of justice, and trespass on federal property.
Criminal cases in DCare prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Defendants in criminal cases have the right to an...
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