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Defense Lawyer

A defense lawyer represents defendants in a criminal case. Often, these lawyers are appointed by the court, because the cases can have serious ramifications. A defense lawyer is therefore often appointed for people who cannot afford legal counsel to ensure their rights are not violated. The criminal attorney attends a variety of hearings leading up to a trial and must be skilled not only in the procedures and process, but in arguing persuasively before judge and jury about the facts of a case.

 

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    One of the greatest challenges for the judge and jury in the courtroom is to determine which witnesses are telling the truth. While witnesses must promise to tell the truth before taking the witness stand, judges and juries often hear conflicting testimony that indicates someone is being untruthful.   It might seem like the technology of the polygraph, also known as the lie detector … more
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    Police officers are charged with protecting the public and most officers do that. However, as in any profession, there are some officers who do not uphold their responsibilities and instead abuse their authority. Some of these officers use excessive force in situations that do not warrant it. When is Police Force Excessive? Officers are, of course, permitted to use force, if a … more

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