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A courthouse is the official place where disputes in a municipality, state or country are heard. Judges rule on evidence, procedure and sometimes the facts of a case in both civil and criminal cases. Their decisions become decisions of the court. Cases can then be appealed by a party who wants to challenge the rulings made by the judge. Lawyers who argue cases before judges are usually called litigators. Often, the courthouse also is the place where official records for things like title to property are held.

 

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  • What Comes Next After the Arrest?
    Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime?  The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice system has its own rules, procedures, and terms for processing those accused of federal crimes. However, in many cases, the following outlines the general process involved when you are charged with a crime.  Grand Jury … 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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