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What Do You Do If a Prosecutor Strikes Jurors Based on Race?
A prosecutor might try to exclude a juror on the basis of race or other discriminatory grounds. You can object to this by raising a Batson challenge.
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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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What Is A Motion For A New Trial In A Criminal Case?
If convicted of a crime, you can appeal. But you can also file a motion for a new trial in the court where your criminal case happened.
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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.
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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…
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What Conduct By The Prosecutor Is Allowed During Trial?
A prosecutor’s conduct during trial is governed by rules of evidence and criminal procedure. They also can’t commit prosecutorial misconduct.
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What Comes After an Appeal in a Criminal Case?
If you’ve lost on appeal in a criminal case, it might feel like you are out of options. But you’re not. What comes after an appeal?
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What Is A Petition For Writ Of Habeas Corpus?
A petition for writ of habeas corpus is one of the most significant legal ways to get released from prison or other relief.
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What are Three-Strikes Laws?
Three-strike laws are also known as “habitual offender laws.” They are federal and state laws that convict a repeat offender, with three felonies. This law can increase your prison time by many years or imprison you for life.
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Does Your Defense Attorney Have Access To Experts?
You have the constitutional right to present a defense in a criminal case, and your attorney should be able to access an expert to help.