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When Do Courts Impose The Death Penalty?
In 27 states and the federal system, the death penalty is still used as punishment for crimes in capital cases.
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Can A Prosecutor Use Your Silence Against You?
A prosecutor usually can’t use your silence against you. But if you testify at trial, things change, and prosecutors can use it.
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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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Are Juveniles Held in Adult Prisons?
Thousands of juveniles are currently housed in adult prisons across the U.S. even though we know the practice is harmful.
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What Is The Difference Between An Attorney And A Lawyer?
A lot of websites will tell you that there’s a difference between a lawyer and an attorney. But is there really a difference?
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How Does The Fourth Amendment Apply When You Get Arrested?
The Fourth Amendment protects you when you get arrested. If police violate it, courts can suppress evidence. You can also file a lawsuit.
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What Constitutional Errors are “Harmless”? How does it Affect you?
Some constitutional violations even though errors are not erroneous. Those are harmless constitutional errors. As per this rule, courts do not consider unimportant errors occurring during a trial. It means that not all constitutional violations can get you a dismissal, a new trial or appeal otherwise.
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What Does It Mean When A Prosecutor Commits A Brady Violation?
A Brady violation occurs when prosecutors withhold evidence that would help the defendant, and they can result in overturning a conviction.
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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?
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What Is The Difference Between State And Federal Courts?
If you’ve been charged with a crime, one of the first things you need to do is understand the difference between state and federal court.
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