Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense?
Criminal defendants might represent themselves in a few situations. There are many reasons why some criminal...
FAQ Sentencing
1) Who determines what punishment a convicted defendant receives? Judges, not juries, almost always determine...
FAQ Search and Seizure
1)When is a police investigation considered a search? A police investigation constitutes a search if it...
Common Defenses in DUI Cases
DUI and DWI Defenses Learn about the most common ways to fight a DUI or DWI...
Criminal Procedure FAQ
1) What's the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor? Most states break their crimes into...
Kolon Executives charged with crimes after civil jury trial
After a civil trial last year awarded DuPont $920 million dollars in damages, the Federal...
New Federal Case on Sentencing in Child Porn Cases
Section2G2.2(b)(3)(F) of the Federal Sentencing Guildlines enhancement for distribution of child pornography did not require showing...
Understanding Medicare Fraud
With so many people being accused of Medicare fraud these days, and especially given the turn...
The Basics of California Criminal Bail
The last place you (or a friend or family member) thought you (or they) would end...