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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
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

Plea Form with Advisory
This form should be used be a defendant, to document the defendant's understanding of the rights he/she are giving up by pleading guilty or no … more
Notice of Appeal
This form should be used by the defendant to notify the court that an Appeal of an Order has been filed. This form will document that the order … more
Order Appointing Attorney for Appeal
This form should be used by the defendant to document with the court the name of the attorney that has been appointed by the court to handle the …
Challenge to Order for Execution of Adult Sentence
This form should be used by the juvenile offender to challenge the court for the reasons for the order to execute the adult sentencing. This form … more

Juvenile Transfer Laws: An Effective Deterrent to Delinquency?
This publication, by the U.S. Department of Justice, discusses various state juvenile transfer … more