Criminal Defense Attorney
A criminal defense attorney is sometimes a brilliant orator who can sway a jury in cases. Other times, they are general litigation lawyers appointed by the court for people who cannot afford legal counsel. The criminal defense attorney attends a variety of hearings leading up to a trial, but must also be skilled in arguing persuasively before judge and jury about the facts of a case.
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Legal Articles
- Some Misdemeanor Convictions Eligbile for Dismissal through Victim Compromise Programs
Defendants charged in Arizona with a criminal misdemeanor or a traffic citation may be able to have the charges dismissed under the Arizona Criminal Misdemeanor Compromise program (Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-3981). The compromise program allows victims of certain crimes to compromise or settle the criminal case before it is set for a trial. … more - Miranda Rights: The Who, What, Where, When and Why
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” And, so begins many police dramas and legal novels. Some fans of police dramas believe that a police officer needs to provide every person whom they stop or with whom they speak their Miranda rights. However, that is not accurate. The Supreme … more
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