Fingerprint Evidence in Criminal Cases
Learn how fingerprint evidence is gathered and used in criminal investigations and trials. Fingerprint evidence,...
Class E and Level 5 Felonies
Some states classify crimes as Class E (or Level 5) felonies, which are typically less serious...
Criminal Consequences of Spanking Your Children
Standing on the sidewalk with your three-year-old, she pulls away from you and starts running toward...
Mistakes of Law by Criminal Defendants
There’s some truth to the saying that “ignorance of the law is no defense.” By John...
Paying a Private Criminal Defense Attorney
How much will a lawyer cost? Here are the various ways that private criminal lawyers charge...
How should I plead at arraignment?
By Micah Schwartzbach, Attorney At some point in the early stages of criminal proceedings, whether at...
Motions for New Trial
Even after they've been all the way through trial, defendants can seek new trials. But judges...
Dropping a Civil Lawsuit in Exchange for Dismissal of Criminal Charges
In some cases, a criminal defendant agrees to give up a lawsuit if the prosecution drops...
Limits on Witness Immunity
An immunity grant can be a welcome development for a witness, but it isn't necessarily a...
