Legal Articles

• The Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining
  When faced with criminal charges, a defendant often has one simple goal.  That is, to minimize the potential penalty.  Of course, being found innocent at trial, and being aquitted, is the best way to avoid jail time and other penalties.  However, going to trial can be risky because it is impossible to predict what a jury will decide.  Therefore, many defendants choose to … 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