Writ of Habeas Corpus
In many countries, authorities may take citizens and incarcerate them for months or years without charging them. Those imprisoned have no legal means by which ...
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The Law of Civil Forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture laws allow the police to take and keep large sums of cash or property suspected of either being used to commit crimes ...
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Types of Evidence
Evidence comes in four basic forms:1) Demonstrative evidence; 2) Documentary evidence; 3) Real evidence and 4) Testimonial evidence. Some rules of evidence apply to all ...
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Terrorism
Terrorism has been a grave concern throughout the United States and around the world. Whether perpetrated by foreign nationals with a vendetta against the U.S. ...
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Appealing a Criminal Conviction Explained
The right to a trial by jury is the most fundamental constitutional right a criminal defendant is granted. Upon a conviction after a trial, a ...
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Defending Yourself
In order to convict you of a criminal charge, the prosecutor must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This is a pretty lofty standard, ...
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Crime and Punishment
After a criminal defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, a judge will decide on the appropriate punishment during the sentencing phase of a criminal case. ...
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Investigating Minors
Everyone knows the iconic phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” It’s usually the first thing that police tell someone when taking them into ...
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DNA Evidence Explained
The advent of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) evidence is one of the best examples of how much technology has altered the criminal justice landscape, particularly its ...
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Number of Criminal Appeals
The final judgment of a lower court, usually the trial court, can be appealed to the next higher court one time only. Thus, the total ...
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