The video evidence you have can seem like the smoking gun that will sway the jury and win your case. After all, how can the court argue with what’s actually on ... Read More
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Structure of the Federal Court System & How It Works
Following the news of a prominent court case can sometimes be confusing. One day, you hear about a ruling in one court; the next day, you hear of a ruling struck down. ... Read More
The Jury Selection Process: A Concise Summary of How It Works
The role of juries as a vehicle for rendering judgements in a court of law goes all the way back to the early 13th century in England and was subsequently imported to the ... Read More
Where Does She Stand? Amy Coney Barrett in Criminal Law Cases
Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been on the Seventh Circuit Court since her 2017 appointment by President Trump and confirmation by the United States Senate. Judge Barrett ... Read More
Right to Unanimous Jury Verdict Upheld by Evangelisto Ramos Case
Evangelisto Ramos was the prime suspect in the murder of Trinece Fedison, a New Orleans woman whose body was found in a trash can in a wooded area of her hometown. He was ... Read More
Criminal Defense Lawyer Traits: What the Best Have in Common
Your worst nightmare is unfolding. You’ve been accused of a crime you didn’t commit. The decision you make on legal representation may well decide the course of the ... Read More