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What Is a White Collar Crime?
White collar crime is usually a type of fraud committed by business and government professionals. This includes corporate fraud, health care fraud, mortgage fraud, securities and commodities … more
What are my rights when charged with a crime?
You have the right to enter a plea of not guilty and have a trial either to the court or to a jury. You have a right to be represented by your attorney throughout the trial and at all proceedings … more
What happens at an arraignment?
You have the right to be arraigned without unnecessary delay usually within two court days after being arrested. You will appear before a judge who will tell you officially of the … 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
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