Category: Getting A Lawyer
Explainer: Your Public Defender Isn’t Responding. Why?
If your public defender isn’t responding to you, you need to be patient. But you also need to assert your rights.
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What Is A Public Defender?
Public defenders are a key part of the criminal justice system and our Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Learn more here.
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Are There Standards That A Lawyer Must Meet?
Every lawyer must meet a set of standards. These standards are known as the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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Should You Accept A Plea Agreement?Â
The decision whether to accept a plea agreement is one for you to make and depends on your specific circumstances.
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Is Communication With Your Attorney Important?
Communication with your attorney is important to ensure that they are able to represent you in the best way possible.
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I’ve Been In Your Shoes: Will Asking For a Lawyer Make You Seem Guilty?Â
If you’re wondering if asking for a lawyer makes you look guilty, take time to read this perspective from someone who has been in your shoes.
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How Do You Know If Your Lawyer Is Doing A Good Job?
You have a constitutional right to a lawyer in criminal cases. But how do you know if your lawyer is doing a good job?
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How to Subpoena Witnesses for Your Trial
In some cases, you may want to bring a witness or an important document to the court to prove your claim. You or your attorney can do so by issuing a subpoena to a person or institution to testify or produce the requested documents. A subpoena is a court command that compels a person to do what is requested.
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What Does It Mean When A Prosecutor Commits A Brady Violation?
A Brady violation occurs when prosecutors withhold evidence that would help the defendant, and they can result in overturning a conviction.
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How Do You Prove An Alibi Defense in Court?
A defense of alibi protects a person who is misjudged as a criminal, when in fact they were present somewhere else when the crime took place.
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