Tag: Justice System User Manual
What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Court Fines, Fees And Costs?
If you’re convicted of a crime, you’ll face a legal financial obligation. What happens if you can’t pay your court fines, fees and costs?
READ MORE
Can You Choose Your Court-Appointed Lawyer?
Under the Sixth Amendment, you have the right to a lawyer, but, in most cases, you don’t get to choose who your court-appointed lawyer is.
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
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?
READ MORE
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.
READ MORE
What Are Your Rights When Pulled Over by Police?
You need to know your rights when you are pulled over by police. Some include the right to remain silent, to refuse a search and to a lawyer.
READ MORE
How Do You Access Court Transcripts From Cases?
If you or a loved one has been convicted of a crime, you may want to access court records and transcripts. It can be easy to do so online.
READ MORE
How Should You Interact With Prison Staff?
It’s important for justice-impacted people to realize that prison guards are typically very different fro police. With that in mind, how should you interact with prison staff?
READ MORE
What Are Your Rights During a Preliminary Hearing in a Criminal Case?
A preliminary hearing is similar to a regular criminal trial. The prosecutor presents evidence to a judge. Your attorney can cross-examine that evidence. Both sides can call witnesses. But there are some key differences.
READ MORE
What Rights Do You Have During an Arrest?
During and after an arrest, you do have rights. These rights are mostly protected by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.
READ MORE