If A Jury Finds You Not Guilty, Can The Prosecution Charge You Again?
After a jury finds you not guilty, the prosecution usually cannot charge you for the same crime arising out of the same circumstances.
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How Do You Become a Prison Informant?
Being a prison informant can offer you several benefits. But it comes with many risks as well.
How Do You Know What Caselaw Applies to Your Case?
If you are facing a trial, the final decision in your case may be based on rules of law created by previous cases. "Caselaws" or "precedents" means the rules established by those previous cases. The judge cites the caselaws as an example to justify their present case decisions.
How Do You Present Newly Discovered Evidence to a Court?
Sometimes, new evidence comes to light after a trial that can prove your innocence. Maybe a key witness recants their story. Perhaps new scientific evidence rules you out as a suspect. Whatever it is, if newly discovered evidence shows your innocence, you want to present it to a court as soon as possible. But how do you do this?
When Can You Appeal To The US Supreme Court?
It's possible that you could appeal your criminal case to the US Supreme Court. But how do you do it? And is there a chance you can win?
Everything You Need To Know About Your Sixth Amendment Rights
The Sixth Amendment lays out your rights to a fair trial and legal representation. Does it still protect you after a conviction? Read more.
What Can You Do If You Think Your Judge Has A Bias?
You have the right to a fair trial under the Sixth Amendment. This includes the right to a fair judge who does not have a bias against you.
How to Challenge a Prison’s Decision not to Give you a Diet Consistent with your Religion?
If you or your loved ones are denied a diet consistent with your religion in prison you can challenge it in court. There are constitutional as well as legal protections to challenge it.
How Can You or a Loved One Apply for Clemency?
There are a lot of ways to try to get released earlier, but clemency is one that doesn't involve a court or your prison making the decision.
Everything You Need To Know About Your Eighth Amendment Rights
Your Eighth Amendment rights protect you from unreasonable punishment by the government. How do they change after a conviction? Read more.