Tag: Justice System User Manual
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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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Can You Depose Witnesses In A Criminal Case?
You can depose witnesses in a criminal case, but it is not as common as it is in civil cases and often requires judge approval.
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Who Can You Call As A Witness In A Criminal Trial?
There are three types of witnesses in a criminal trial: a lay witness, an expert witness and a character witness.
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How Do You File A Motion For Resentencing?
There are situations in which you can file a motion for resentencing, but those situations are limited in criminal cases.
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How Long Can You Be Held In Jail Before You’re Arraigned?
You can be held in jail for up to 72 hours (and sometimes even longer) before you are arraigned in a criminal case.
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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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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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When Can You Appeal?
Most people know that you can appeal after trial and sentencing, but there are other rules you need to know about appeals too.
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What are Prior Record Variables?
Some states like Michigan base their sentences on prior record variables. Make sure your PRV score is correct at sentencing.
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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.