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Q & A: Can I Be Kept Up To Date With Someone’s Case?

Peter J. Tomasek March 20, 2023 No Comment

While a court usually won't make sure you're kept up to date on your loved one's case, there are ways to follow it. But be careful.

Peter J. Tomasek March 9, 2023 No Comment

The D.C. Crime Bill is all over national headlines after the U.S. Senate blocked it yesterday. Here's what you need to know.

Peter J. Tomasek January 31, 2023 No Comment

Atlanta's "Cop City" is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. But it's not going away any time soon.

Peter J. Tomasek January 23, 2023 No Comment

If your public defender isn't responding to you, you need to be patient. But you also need to assert your rights.

Peter J. Tomasek November 25, 2022 No Comment

Every state in the country has a juvenile court. They are created by state legislatures for youth charged with criminal offenses.

Peter J. Tomasek May 10, 2022 No Comment

In a criminal case, a defendant has the motion to file a motion to dismiss, asking the court to drop the charges against you.

Peter J. Tomasek November 10, 2022 No Comment

A prosecutor usually can't use your silence against you. But if you testify at trial, things change, and prosecutors can use it.

Peter J. Tomasek November 1, 2022 No Comment

In general, most defendants don't testify at their own criminal trials. But the decision whether to testify is always up to you.

Peter J. Tomasek September 15, 2022 No Comment

When it comes to alternatives to the U.S. justice system, people usually think of diversion. But deflection is making headlines.

Peter J. Tomasek August 11, 2022 No Comment

During a search by law enforcement, you do not have to tell the police much. At most, you will have to identify yourself.