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Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  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 Is A Plea Bargain?
  A plea bargain is an agreement in which the prosecutor and defendant arrange to settle the criminal case against the defendant.  The defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the charges in … more
• What Is A Bench Trial?
  A bench trial is a trial before a judge in which the necessary parties have waived the right to a jury trial.  In a bench trial, the judge determines all questions of law and decides the … more

Legal Articles

• What Happens When You Face Out of State Criminal Charges?
  Any kind of criminal charge can be difficult for the accused to manage.  However, if a person is arrested and charged with a crime in a state that is not his or her permanent residence then it might be even more difficult to mount an adequate defense. Jurisdiction The state in which the alleged crime occurred is the state that has jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.  So, for … more
• How Much Does An Initial Consultation Cost With a Criminal Defense Attorney?
  A good attorney can often influence the outcome of a legal dispute. However, the skills and expertise of your attorney are, arguably, never more important than they are if you are a criminal defendant. It can be frightening and overwhelming to be arrested for a crime. You may be facing incarceration, a significant fine or both. Therefore, you want to make sure that you find … more

Free Legal Forms

• Deferred Prosecution Application
• Official Warrant Request Application
• Assault Victimization
• Domestic Violence Victimization

Legal Guides

• Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?
  This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, discusses various state juvenile transfer … more
• New Numbers for Domestic Violence Victims (Social Security Administration)
• Understanding the Federal Courts
• What is the sequence of events in the criminal justice system?
• Money Laundering Offenders (1994-2001)
  This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, describes the … more

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