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You may hear that a person has been indicted on criminal charges and wonder how that is different from a regular arrest. The indictment procedure is required when charges are felony federal charges. Although states can use the indictment procedure, they are not...
If you have a contingent of police at your door, you are likely going to have a bad day. But, the goal now is to mitigate how bad your day will be. Do I have to open the door? Maybe. If they have a “no knock” warrant or exigent circumstances to enter your home, the...
Police officers in New Jersey are allowed to use many types of deception to affect a lawful arrest. Officers may also make false statements about factual matters if such statements are necessary for affecting the arrest. Nevertheless, New Jersey law places a strict...
Figuring out how to defend yourself against criminal charges can be enormously stressful. You might worry about what the prosecution’s witnesses will say about you, the physical evidence that will be presented to the judge and jury, and the penalties that may be...
When a person faces charges for alleged criminal activity in New York, they are frequently offered the option of a plea bargain. Most will have a vague notion of what a plea bargain is from watching television or the news. However, it is not always as simple as it is...
After an arrest, you know the advice, remain silent and ask for an attorney. Luckily, for both state and federal charges, you will be appointed a public defender that will represent you at your immediate bail hearing. Hopefully, they will be able to get you bail, but,...
No one wants to be accused of a crime. It’s a terrifying experience and you’re justifiably concerned about what will happen to you, your life and your career. Embezzlement is a very unique charge, as it almost always relates to an aspect of your employment. But it...
A lot of prep work needs to go into your criminal defense if you hope to beat the prosecution and obtain the best outcome possible under the circumstances. This includes identifying witnesses who will be helpful to your position, subpoenaing relevant documentary...
If you are being placed under arrest you may be confused, scared and worried about your future. Much about the arrest process can be placed under scrutiny as sometimes an arrest is unfair, or the arrestee is mistreated during the arrest process. The following are some...
Criminal laws change and evolve over time. In some instances, they are done to correct systemic problems. In others, they address public concerns stressed by the community. Whether it is apparent wrongs that need to be corrected to consider the rights of the accused...