District attorneys and prosecutors are fearful of any chance that someone arrested for domestic violence related charges later hurts the victim again. If there is a prior record of an arrest but no charges or prosecution, that fact would be potentially damaging and embarrassing.
Detrital or clastic sedimentary rocks are composed of rock fragments. They are different than chemical sedimentary rocks, which are composed of mineral crystals. Learn how these sedimentary rocks differ in their formation and composition.
Organic Sedimentary Rocks. Organic sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and lithification of organic debris, such as leaves, roots, and other plant or animal material. Rocks that were once swampy sediments or peat beds contain carbon and are black, soft, and fossiliferous.