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After Arrest: Getting In and Out of Jail

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Using a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer

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The Hallmarks of a Criminal Case

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Using a Private Criminal Defense Lawyer: Part Two

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What To Do If Your Loved One Has Been Arrested In New York City

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Defenses to Federal Civil Asset Forfeiture

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Criminal Trial: Process and Steps

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Post-Trial Motions

When a defendant has been convicted in a criminal case, their first priority is to begin the appeals process. Criminal defense attorneys are prima...

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First Court Hearing in a Criminal Case

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Criminal Law: The Arrest

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Introduction to a Criminal Defense Case

Criminal Investigations are the First Part of a Criminal Defense Case. The primary duty of law enforcement officials is to protect and serve the cit...

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Verdict in a Criminal Case

Waiting for a verdict to be returned in a criminal case can be an excruciating time for the attorneys, the victims and most of all the defendant. ...

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Jury Issues in a Criminal Case

Most Americans who are called to serve as a juror in a criminal case take their obligation seriously. The fate of the defendant charged in the cas...

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Criminal Law: The Arrest Part II

The police are not required to obtain a warrant before placing a suspect under arrest for driving under the influence (DUI). Just the mere fact th...

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Defense Options Before a Criminal Trial

The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees all defendants in a criminal case the right to be represented by legal counsel. I...

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After an Arrest for a Crime

When an individual is placed under arrest, he must be given his Miranda warning advising him of his right to remain silent and obtain legal counse...

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Found Guilty: Now What? Appeal, Sentence Reduction and More

A guilty verdict, or even a plea, doesn't necessarily finish your defense. You still have options, and opportunities to improve your future...

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Resolving Criminal Cases

Everyone always says "I want a bulldog for a lawyer...someone who is going to be tough as nails."  While I certainly understand that sentiment, in th...

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Preliminary Criminal Hearing: Process and Procedures

In the criminal process, a preliminary hearing happens after a defendant has been arrested and arranged. During an arrangement, a defendant tells th...

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Raising Consitutional Issues in a DUI/Criminal Case

Once charged for a criminal offense in Michigan whether for DUI/OWI/OUIL or felony/misdemeanor, it is important for your DUI/Criminal Defense Atto...

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Criminal Arraignment: What to Expect

An important part of criminal law is the arraignment process. After someone is arrested for a crime, a formal hearing called an arraignment tak...

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What is a Bench Trial in a Criminal Case?

A bench trial makes the judge the person who decides what witnesses to believe. He determines what the facts are, then applies the law to those fa...

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Should I Just Plead Guilty to Shoplifting?

It is almost never a good idea to plead guilty at your first court appearance without checking to see if there are alternatives to a criminal conv...

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Steps in a Criminal Investigation that Lead to Arrest

While some arrests occur immediately, many arrests occur only after law enforcement authorities have thorough investigated a person and/or criminal ...

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Jury Selection in Criminal Cases in Texas

One of the most important parts of a criminal trial is jury selection. Formally known as “Voir Dire”, it is the process by which jurors are selec...

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How Plea Bargaining Works in a Criminal Case

A plea bargain is an agreement or a "deal" between the State and the defendant. The State offers the defendant an incentive to change his or her ...

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The Entrapment Defense in a Utah Criminal Case

Entrapment is a special defense available in some cases in which special circumstances exist which merit its application. If entrapment is proved in...

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What is a Directed Verdict?

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How Your Bail Amount Is Determined

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California Criminal Process in Seven Steps

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Criminal Trial: Motion to Suppress Evidence

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Steps in a Michigan Criminal Case

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Preparing For Trial: How A Jury Is Chosen

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Michigans Preliminary Exam: A Criminal Defense Option?

Under Michigan law, a criminal defendant who is charged with a felony has the right to have a Preliminary Examination at the district court level wi...

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Who is Eligible to be Legal Witness to Execution?

Currently, 34 states, as well as the U.S. military and the federal government, impose the death penalty as punishment for the most serious crimes. ...

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Which States Have the Harshest DUI Laws?

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