Having a Third Party Present Can Affect Attorney-Client Privilege
Being accused of a crime is a difficult situation to go through. It is understandable that many who are accused want to have...
Jury Instructions from the Judge Determine What Lesser Included Offenses the Jury Must Consider
What happens when a jury does not believe the defendant is guilty of the main crime a prosecutor is accusing them of, but...
The State of California Takes Fake IDs More Seriously Than Many People Realize
Many teenagers and young college students considering having a fake ID a right of passage. With advanced photo editing software available today, it...
The Three Potential Penalties You Could Face for Obtaining a Fake ID
The charge of possessing or creating a fake ID is much more serious than many people realize. How seriously it will be taken...
Have You Been Offered Immunity in Exchange for Your Testimony? Know What it Covers and What it Doesn’t
If you are accused of a crime, being offered immunity in exchange your testimony may seem like a welcome development. However, it is...
The Rare Instances in Which the Courts May Grant a New Trial After a Conviction
When a person is convicted of a crime, there are several options for the defendant. One of them is to file a motion...
Jury Tampering Can Occur: Learn How We Look Out for It and What We Can Do About It
Jury tampering is a crime when committed purposefully, but in many cases it can happen without anyone intending to do so. Any type...
The Role of the Grand Jury and How it May Affect Your Criminal Case
The grand jury is not always relevant to criminal cases but if they are used, then it is important for you to understand...
4 Reasons People May Erroneously Plead Guilty at an Arraignment
The court will ask a person charged with a crime whether they want to plead guilty or not guilty at an arraignment. In...
Can Ignorance Be a Valid Legal Defense? It May Be
In criminal law, what’s known as a “mistake of fact” may be legal defense, while “mistake of law,” is not. What is the...
