Criminal Attorney
A criminal attorney specializes in cases involving the alleged commitment of a crime. A lawyer who represents the government is called a prosecutor. Lawyers who represent criminal defendants are often called defense counsel. The lawyers attend a variety of hearings leading up to a trial and the criminal attorney must be skilled not only in the procedures and process, but in arguing persuasively before judge and jury about the facts of a case.
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Legal Articles
- What To Do If You're Arrested
It can be difficult to think clearly after an arrest. Many arrestees are scared about the social stigmas, personal consequences, financial consequences, legal consequences and the affect of the arrest on their families. However, it is important to remain focused and to take the steps necessary to ensure that all of your rights are protected. At the time of your arrest, a police … more - Wrongful Convictions Resulting from False Confessions
In a substantial number of cases involving wrongful criminal convictions, innocent defendants voluntarily plead guilty, or otherwise confess to the crime with which they are charged. While it seems counterintuitive to the normal person to admit guilt to crime that he or she didn’t commit, innocent defendants sometimes erroneously admit guilt for a number of reasons, including fear … more
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