Tag: Justice System User Manual
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What are the Hearsay Exceptions?
In general, courts don’t allow you to present hearsay. But there are a lot of hearsay exceptions. In federal court, there are 23 of them.
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What Is A Public Defender?
Public defenders are a key part of the criminal justice system and our Sixth Amendment right to counsel. Learn more here.
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Are There Standards That A Lawyer Must Meet?
Every lawyer must meet a set of standards. These standards are known as the Rules of Professional Conduct.
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What is the First Step Act?
The First Step Act of 2018 was arguably the most significant criminal justice reform in decades. Here, we summarize what it did.
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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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Can You Contest The Charges Against You?
In every criminal case, you can contest the charges against you. But you don’t have to. You can also plead guilty or no contest.
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What Do You Have To Tell Police During A Traffic Stop?
There is only one thing you have to tell police during a traffic stop: your name. Other than that, you can remain silent.
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How Do You Find Newly Discovered Evidence From Prison?
You can find newly discovered evidence from prison, but it’s not easy. You’ll likely need help from at least one other person.
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What Are Good Time Credits?
If you’re in BOP custody, you can earn 54 days off of your sentence per year through good time credits.
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What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
The Freedom of Information Act can help you win your wrongful-conviction lawsuit, but every state’s rules are different.