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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 Are The Miranda Rights?
Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination. In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Many television and movie defendants are found not guilty by reason of insanity. However, real criminal defendants are not as successful with the insanity defense as popular media seems to suggest. One study found that the insanity defense is only used in about 1% of all court cases and is only successful in about 26% of those cases. So, only approximately one quarter of one … more
Domestic Violence Law
While the physical effects of domestic violence may be the same as other types of violent crimes, the emotional effects may be far worse. Domestic violence occurs when a crime is committed against a victim by someone with whom the victim is, or previously has been, involved in an intimate relationship or someone who lives in the same household as the victim. Domestic violence … more

Bail Information Sheet (United States District Court)
Defendant's Waiver of Indictment
This form is used by a criminal defendant to waive his or her right to prosecution "by indictment" and to give consent to be prosecuted "by …
Defendant's Waiver of Right to a Preliminary Hearing
A person charged with a criminal offense offense in federal court, or charged with violating the terms of probation or supervised release in … more
Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct a Sentence By a Person in Federal Custody
To use this form, you must be a person who is serving a sentence under a judgment against you in a federal court. You are asking for relief from … more