Tag: Courts
What Does Acquit Mean?
If a judge or jury decides to acquit you of a crime, it means that they find you not guilty. This does not mean, however, that you are innocent.
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Q & A: Can I Be Kept Up To Date With Someone’s Case?
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.
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Q&A: When Helping Your Loved One In Prison Goes Too Far
Helping your loved one in jail or prison is important. But it’s also complicated. Make sure you’re doing it right.
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What is a Juvenile Court?
Every state in the country has a juvenile court. They are created by state legislatures for youth charged with criminal offenses.
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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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What Happens After You File an Appeal in Federal Court While in Prison?
You have the right to appeal a court’s decision. But what happens after you file an appeal in the federal system? Learn more inside.
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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?
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