Category: I’ve Been Arrested
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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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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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President Biden’s Executive Order Explained: Law Enforcement
President Biden’s May 25 Executive Order includes several provisions on law enforcement accountability. Here’s what you need to know.
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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 Do You Have To Tell Police During A Traffic Stop?
There is only one thing you have to tell police during a traffic stop: your name. Other than that, you can remain silent.
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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.