Felonies & Misdemeanors
Felonies & Misdemeanors can be thought of as two different levels of criminal offense. A felony is the more serious level of offense and can often carry prison sentences for convictions. Most cases involving misdemeanors carry lesser or no prison time. However, both felonies & misdemeanors are a part of one’s criminal record unless expunged by a court of law.
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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 - Regaining the Right to Vote Following a Criminal Conviction
In many states, a criminal conviction places restrictions on a person’s voting rights, at least temporarily. While laws differ from state to state as to the nature of voting restrictions, the length of voting restrictions, and the types of crimes that trigger voting restrictions, many state laws provide procedures for the reinstatement of voting rights following a criminal … more
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