Criminal law is a set of rules that defines acts that are deemed illegal.  Criminal Procedure outlines how the government will prosecute you if you commit these acts. If you are charged with a crime, it is a very serious matter. Not only is your freedom at stake, but elements in your future may be negatively impacted, such as your employment, housing, and your personal relationships.  Without a law degree and extensive criminal law training, you lack the knowledge necessary to represent yourself.  Moreover, you are not objective! There is nothing riskier than taking on the legal field without legal [...]