Category: Going to Court
What Happens If The Jury Can’t Reach A Verdict?
When the jury can’t reach a verdict, it is known as a “hung jury.” But a judge will make the jury deliberate more before ending the case.
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What are the Hearsay Exclusions?
A declarant-witness’s prior statement and an opposing party’s statement are hearsay exclusions. This means they are “not hearsay.”
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What is Hearsay?
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered by a party to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement.
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What are the Hearsay Exceptions?
In general, courts don’t allow you to present hearsay. But there are a lot of hearsay exceptions. In federal court, there are 23 of them.
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Can You Contest The Charges Against You?
In every criminal case, you can contest the charges against you. But you don’t have to. You can also plead guilty or no contest.
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What Are Your Fifth Amendment Rights During Trial?
Several Fifth Amendment rights apply during trial, including the right to remain silent and the double-jeopardy protections.
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What Is Civil Commitment?
Prosecutors don’t only work in criminal cases. They also represent “the People” or “the State” in involuntary civil commitment cases.
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Explainer: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Thompson v Clark
In Thompson v Clark, the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs need only prove they weren’t convicted to bring a Fourth Amendment claim.
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What Is A Motion To Dismiss In A Criminal Case?
In a criminal case, a defendant has the motion to file a motion to dismiss, asking the court to drop the charges against you.
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What Is The Difference Between Felonies and Misdemeanors?
The differences between felonies and misdemeanors focus on the seriousness of the crime and the potential punishment.
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