Criminal Law

Criminal law is the area of law that deals with the identification and prosecution of people being charged by the state or federal government for an act that has been classified as a crime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What Happens If I Am Arrested? 3 Star Rating
    After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
  • What Are The Miranda Rights? 4 Star Rating
    Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
  • Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From? 3 Star Rating
    The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

  • Overturning Wrongful Convictions Through DNA Testing
    While DNA testing is a routine procedure used by prosecutors in criminal cases today, it is still a relatively new technology in the criminal justice system. As a result, a large number of defendants who were convicted of crimes prior to the inception of DNA testing are now seeking DNA testing in order to prove their innocence. While there is no question that DNA testing could … more
  • Prosecutorial Misconduct Leading to Wrongful Convictions
    Prosecutors often are under a great deal of pressure to quickly convict criminals, particularly where high-profile or violent crimes have occurred. Combined with the pressures of an elected office, overwhelming caseloads, and an honest desire to seek justice, prosecutors sometimes act unethically with regard to the crimes that they are prosecuting. As a result of prosecutorial … more

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