Category: Getting A Lawyer
What Are “Tough On Crime” Laws? How Do They Impact Your Case?
Since the 1980s, “tough on crime” laws have spread throughout our criminal justice system, and they impact your case more than you know.
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What Is Prosecutorial Discretion And How Can It Impact Your Case?
Prosecutorial discretion is the power prosecutors have to make charging decisions. This power is huge and can have a big impact on your case.
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Do You Have A Right to Represent Yourself At Trial?
You have the right to a lawyer under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, but you can also represent yourself at trial.
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Can You Choose Your Court-Appointed Lawyer?
Under the Sixth Amendment, you have the right to a lawyer, but, in most cases, you don’t get to choose who your court-appointed lawyer is.
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Does Your Defense Attorney Have Access To Experts?
You have the constitutional right to present a defense in a criminal case, and your attorney should be able to access an expert to help.
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What Conduct By The Prosecutor Is Allowed During Trial?
A prosecutor’s conduct during trial is governed by rules of evidence and criminal procedure. They also can’t commit prosecutorial misconduct.
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How Do You Request a Pardon or Commutation?
A pardon frees someone from their legal consequences. But how do you request a pardon or clemency?
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How Can You Obtain a Lawyer? What Happens If You Can’t Afford One?
A lawyer can help you navigate a criminal case from arrest to release. There are lawyers in every state willing to take on criminal cases and who can represent you in court.
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