Your Right to Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case
You must be legally "competent" before a judge will allow you to represent yourself in a...
The Hallmarks of a Criminal Case
By Paul Bergman J.D., UCLA Law School Professor A criminal case takes place when the government seeks to...
Police Brutality
Police brutality affects not only its immediate victims, but can undermine the community's trust in its...
Juvenile Weapons Possession
by Mark Theoharis All states limit the right to purchase, own, or possess weapons to some...
Investigating a Criminal Case: Experts, Investigators, and Subpoenas
Preparing for trial shouldn’t involve simply reviewing discovery. Rather, the defense should use various investigative means...
Recording the Police: Legal?
Do you have the right to record a police officer doing his job? You see an...
Invoking Your Right to Remain Silent
Do you ever have to say something in order to invoke your privilege against self-incrimination? You’ve...
Negotiating Before Arraignment and Pleading Guilty at the Arraignment
Some criminal defendants are better off negotiating with the district attorney early in their case to...
The Patriot Act and Electronic Communications
Electronic communications aren't nearly as private as they were pre-Patriot Act. When former government contractor Edward...
