Should a Defendant Testify in a Trial?
Criminal defense attorneys have plenty of strategic and legal reasons for advising their clients not to testify on their own behalf. Here are some reasons ...
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What is an Arrest?
An arrest is the formal exercise of police restraint over a person until they are officially released. If a police officer sees someone commit a ...
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Do I Have to Disclose that My Record has Been Expunged?
When a criminal record has been expunged or vacated, in most situations, a person does not have to disclose their previous record in situations like ...
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Why Was I in Jail Before My Trial?
Even though a person accused of a crime may have been arrest, it does not mean a crime has been committed. Each defendant is innocent ...
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What Happens After I Am Arrested?
In the United States, upon an arrest and filing of criminal charges, each and every defendant is deemed innocent until proven guilty. The majority of ...
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What Is A Drug Crime?
Drug crimes exist in both federal and state laws in each and every state. State and local prosecutors file most drug cases. Federal drug charges ...
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What Are the New Changes in the Marijuana Laws?
The Biden Administration recently announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will move to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the ...
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Can I Appeal My Plea Bargain?
The majority of criminal cases are resolved short of trial due to a plea bargain. When entering a guilty or no contest plea, you effectively ...
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What Are Miranda Rights?
The Miranda rights you often hear recited come from the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona. The Supreme Court’s rulings in Miranda and later cases require ...
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What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
A writ of habeas corpus is a court order that demands that a public official deliver an imprisoned person to the court and show good cause ...
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