In criminal law, the appeals process is a critical mechanism for reviewing and challenging lower court decisions. The ability to appeal a criminal case is integral to safeguarding the rights of individuals, ensuring fair trials, and rectifying errors that may have occurred during legal proceedings. The role of appeals extends […]
A cornerstone of the American justice system is the notion that a fair and impartial jury is fundamental to ensuring a fair trial in criminal cases. The jury is selected from the community, and these individuals are entrusted with the responsibility of impartially evaluating evidence, determining facts, and ultimately delivering […]
Direct and circumstantial evidence are two types of evidence used in legal contexts to establish facts in a case. Direct evidence does not rely on inferences, while circumstantial evidence does. Both direct and circumstantial evidence are acceptable as proof. The main difference between them is in the nature of the […]
Criminal cases typically begin with an arrest. Whether an individual is incarcerated or at liberty while the case proceeds through the system will depend on several factors. This article is written to explain the impact that being released pending trial or being held in pretrial detention can have on a […]
Most people do not know what to expect when they have been charged with a crime for the first time. This can result in your not knowing how serious the situation is. One of the first steps in understanding the gravity of the charges against you is to know the […]
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