Category: Going to Court
What Rules Apply To Your Criminal Court Case?
If you’re charged with a crime, certain rules apply to your criminal case. Which rules apply depends on what court your case is in.
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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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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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What Are The General Rules For Hearsay Evidence?
You normally can’t testify about what someone else said. That’s called hearsay evidence. But there are some exceptions that might apply.
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What is an Examination in Court?
In a witness examination, attorneys from both parties can ask questions. Such witness examination can take place in both civil and criminal trials. There are two types of witness examination: direct-examination and cross-examination.
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What Makes Evidence Inadmissible in Court?
In a criminal case, a party to the case can present evidence in the form of written documents, witnesses, photos and videos. When evidence is incompetent, prejudicial and irrelevant to the case a judge can disregard it. Such evidence is inadmissible in court and must be removed from the case.
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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 Access Court Transcripts From Cases?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you may want to access court records and transcripts. It can be easy to do so online.
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What Are Your Rights During a Preliminary Hearing in a Criminal Case?
A preliminary hearing is similar to a regular criminal trial. The prosecutor presents evidence to a judge. Your attorney can cross-examine that evidence. Both sides can call witnesses. But there are some key differences.
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