Commonly referenced in popular culture but less widely understood is the legal principle of “double jeopardy.” This principle is deeply rooted in the United States Constitution as well as state constitutions. It means that the government cannot bring a second criminal trial against a defendant after the defendant has been declared not guilty in their
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Defendants seeking to challenge the conditions of their imprisonment or the imprisonment itself may seek help from the court by filing an application or petition for a “writ of habeas corpus.” What’s the difference between a direct appeal and a writ of habeas corpus? Keep reading to find out. What Is a Writ of Habeas
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When you have been charged with a crime, one of the first questions you might ask is what types of defenses are available to you. This is where you will need to know the legal defenses in criminal law and where defense lawyer strategies that have been perfected with time and experience can help you.
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If you’re facing criminal charges, you will likely start hearing a lot of legal jargon as your case progresses. A presentence investigation report, also known as a PSI report, is just one legal concept you will hear about until your case is over. So why is a PSI ordered, and what does the presentence investigation
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How long after a conviction can you appeal? The length of time to appeal a conviction depends on the type of crime, the severity of the sentence, and the state in which you live. In this article, we’ll discuss all of these factors and more. Understanding the Federal Court Appeal Timeline For anyone convicted of
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If you’ve been accused of mortgage fraud or federal tax crimes related to real estate fraud, there’s a good chance you’ve fallen victim to an overzealous federal court system. Following the housing bubble, prosecutors were expected to put their best efforts forward when it came to mortgage fraud. Unfortunately, this has led to innocent victims
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Medicare fraud is a serious topic that affects seniors across the nation and wastes billions of taxpayer dollars every year. When discussing Medicare fraud, many people focus on con artists and scammers who take seniors’ Medicare numbers to use them illegally. But many doctors and other medical practitioners perform Medicare fraud as well, over the course of providing very real
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If you lower your tax bill under false pretenses, you will run into issues. It’s time to look at tax avoidance vs. tax evasion so you can avoid breaking the law. You may take legal steps toward avoidance to ensure maximum after-tax income. On the other hand, if you fail to pay your tax bill
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One of the most difficult choices you may ever face is deciding how to choose a criminal defense lawyer for yourself or a loved one. We get it. It’s hard, but it’s also important to find a good criminal defense attorney, someone who boasts a reputation of dependability and success. There are several factors you’ll
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In civil cases, either party can appeal to a higher court. This article will discuss the grounds for appeal in civil cases as well as the steps of the federal civil appeals process. U.S. Courts of Appeals: An Overview The United States Courts of Appeals (also called the Circuit Courts) were created by Congress under authority rooted
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If you aren’t familiar with the appeals process for federal or state courts, you need an expert at your side. Here are the five characteristics to consider when choosing an appellate attorney for your Texas case. What Do Texas Appellate Attorneys Do? A Texas appellate attorney is a lawyer who has specialized training and experience
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From bank fraud to forging stocks, bonds, or cash, there are a variety of activities in Texas that can land you with a third-degree felony. Let’s take a look at the five most common ones: 1. Theft According to the law, theft occurs when a person unlawfully appropriates property with intent to deprive the owner
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