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A criminal attorney specializes in cases involving the alleged commitment of a crime. A lawyer who represents the government is called a prosecutor. Lawyers who represent criminal defendants are often called defense counsel. The lawyers attend a variety of hearings leading up to a trial and the criminal attorney 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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  • The Preliminary Hearing
    It is difficult to be a criminal defendant. If the defendant is ultimately found guilty of the crimes for which he was arrested then few people have compassion for the hardships endured by the defendant while he was standing trial. However, for defendants who are arrested for a crime which they did not commit, a criminal trial can be a real burden. For that reason, there are many … more
  • Do You Swear to Tell the Whole Truth? The Admissibility of Lie Detector Tests
    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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