Should You Accept A Plea Agreement?
The decision whether to accept a plea agreement is one for you to make and depends on your specific circumstances.
Category: Going to Court
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?
What Does Beyond A Reasonable Doubt Actually Mean?
In a criminal case, the prosecution must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. What does the term "beyond a reasonable doubt" mean?
Can Your Sentence In A Criminal Case Change After It Starts?
If you're convicted of crime, a judge will sentence you. But your sentence can change after the judge chooses it in some circumstances.
How Do You Know If Your Lawyer Is Doing A Good Job?
You have a constitutional right to a lawyer in criminal cases. But how do you know if your lawyer is doing a good job?
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.
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.
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.
How to Subpoena Witnesses for Your Trial
In some cases, you may want to bring a witness or an important document to the court to prove your claim. You or your attorney can do so by issuing a subpoena to a person or institution to testify or produce the requested documents. A subpoena is a court command that compels a person to do what is requested.
Will You Go Straight to Prison After You Are Convicted?
If you're convicted of a crime, you may be sentenced to prison. But whether you go straight to prison depends on your specific case.