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Explainer: Will A Court Help With FSA Time Credits?
Whether a federal court will help with FSA time credits depends entirely on the judge your case ends up in front of.
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Explainer: Do Cops Really Use Baby DNA To Solve Crimes?
Earlier this week, Wired Magazine reported that cops in New Jersey used baby DNA to charge the child’s father. It’s as crazy as it sounds.
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What Kind Of Discovery Is Available In A Criminal Case?
In a criminal case, defendants are usually entitled to discovery. However, states like Virginia have very limited rules.
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Am I Entitled To An Expert Witness In My Criminal Case?
A defendant in a criminal case is not entitled to an expert witness. But, if one is necessary, the judge should allow you to have one.
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Do You Have The Right To A Lawyer On Appeal?
The Sixth Amendment protects your right to a lawyer on appeal, but that right only extends so far. Then, you’re on your own.
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What Are The Possible Outcomes On Appeal?
In a criminal case, there are usually three possible outcomes on appeal: affirmed, reversed or affirmed in part and reversed in part.
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What Are Sentencing Guidelines?
Whether you’re in state court or federal court, the sentencing guidelines will play a role in your sentence no matter what.
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When Can You File a Bivens Action?
You can file a Bivens action any time your rights are violated, but violations of the Fourth, Fifth and Eighth Amendments are most common.
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What is a Bivens Action?
A Bivens action is a lawsuit against a federal government official who violates someone’s constitutional rights.
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