Classification of Crimes
Most criminal systems for states across the United States divide their crimes into several different categories depending on how serious they are. This categorization determines ...
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Ways To Reverse a Conviction
Appeals judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court decisions and ...
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Court Appointed Lawyers
If you’re facing criminal charges and are unable to afford a private defense attorney, you may qualify for a court-appointed lawyer. After all, one of ...
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Pros and Cons of a Plea Bargain
Although plea bargaining is often criticized, more than 90 percent of criminal convictions come from negotiated pleas. Therefore, less than 10 percent of criminal cases ...
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Child Pornography
Federal and state laws make it a crime to produce, possess, distribute, or sell pornographic materials that exploit or portray a minor under the age ...
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Appeals and Writs
Appeals Court judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court decisions ...
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Case Strategy
Soon after a defendant explains his or her story to a criminal lawyer, they will probably collaborate with each other to come up with a ...
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Adult System v. Juvenile System
The juvenile court system is different from the adult system in many ways. After committing an offense, juveniles are detained and not arrested. Next, a ...
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Execution of Inmates
In June 2003 Governor George Ryan of Illinois stirred controversy when he commuted the death sentences of 167 inmates to life imprisonment. Ryan said he ...
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How Can I Reverse a Conviction?
Appeals judges generally defer to trial court findings, particularly findings of fact as opposed to matters of law. Courts rarely overturn lower court decisions and ...
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