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What is deferred adjudication, and who qualifies for it? In this article, the expert attorneys at the Law Offices of Seth Kretzer will discuss everything you need to know about deferred adjudication and probation. What Is Deferred Adjudication? Deferred adjudication relates to criminal cases and specifically to the sentencing phase for crimes. With deferred adjudication,
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Civil and criminal trials are different for various reasons, the most important being that a criminal trial is brought not by private parties but by the federal or state governments on behalf of the people and focuses on crimes. Keep reading to learn more about the steps of a civil trial. What Is a Civil
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What is cross-examination? It’s one of the most challenging parts of a trial for a witness or a criminal defendant and is something that experts say is best to be survived. Cross-Examination: An Overview While a witness may want to testify to tell their side of the story, attorneys advise their clients in many cases,
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Most criminal trials follow a uniform set of procedures. Specific procedures may be modified by local courts or judges, but this step-by-step guide will show you the general process. Definition of a Criminal Trial A criminal trial is the determination of the innocence or the guilt of a person accused of breaking the law of
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Most people think of federal criminals as people who want to commit crimes and go out of their way to do so. However, sometimes people commit white-collar federal crimes without even knowing they are committing an offense. What Happens If You Accidentally Commit a Crime? If you accidentally commit a crime, you may or may not face
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Generally speaking, fraud is a legal term that means that someone has intentionally misrepresented the truth or withheld or concealed important information, which caused harm to another person, for example, the loss of money. Money loss is the most common harm caused by bank fraud, which involves fraudsters perpetrating their dishonesty in a way that
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There is ample opportunity to make mistakes when you file your taxes yourself. The IRS can launch an investigation against you if the agency suspects any wrongdoing. Of course, some tax filers purposely mislead the IRS regarding the amount they owe or will be getting back. Whether you lied to the IRS or made a
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If you’re facing legal charges, you should be working with a lawyer to prepare for your trial. Part of this process is figuring out whether you should have a bench trial or a jury trial. If you’re unfamiliar with both options, this decision can be difficult. If you want to learn about a bench trial
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Being convicted of a federal crime can be scary, especially when it’s the first time you’ve been charged, and you aren’t sure what to expect. Whether you’ve been convicted of fraud, conspiracy, drug charges, or other crimes, you’ll want to know how much of a federal sentence must be served. Is there such a thing
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If you’ve suffered a natural disaster, you might be familiar with the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA. This agency is meant to aid people who end up homeless or need money for disaster-related expenses directly following a flood, hurricane, or other catastrophes. Some people take advantage of this emergency assistance program, which means they
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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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