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Criminal Defense Jodi Arias Trial: Can Jurors Question Witnesses?

Jodi Arias Trial: Can Jurors Question Witnesses?

By Andrew Lu | Last updated on

We know that the major parties in a criminal prosecution or civil lawsuit can question witnesses and clear up any confusion. Lawyers can question witnesses....

Criminal Defense What Are Your Rights During a Police Lineup?

What Are Your Rights During a Police Lineup?

By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on

If there's one piece of criminal procedure that's overplayed in crime dramas, it's the police lineup. Sure, it's a real part of criminal investigation, but...

Criminal Defense Buy a Gun? You Can't if You're Disqualified

Buy a Gun? You Can't if You're Disqualified

By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on

The Second Amendment protects the rights of most citizens to buy a gun, but some people are disqualified. Chalk it up to yet another limit on the right to...

Criminal Defense 5 Possible Ways to Get DUI Charges Dismissed

5 Possible Ways to Get DUI Charges Dismissed

By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on

With a wink and a hat tip to a recent discussion on our FindLaw Answers DUI & DWI Forum, it may be helpful to know that DUI charges don't always stick. For...

Criminal Defense 3 Teens Face Sex Assault Charges After Girl's Death

3 Teens Face Sex Assault Charges After Girl's Death

By Andrew Lu | Last updated on

A Northern California sheriff's department announced the arrests of three teen boys on charges of sexual battery in connection with the suicide of 15-year-old...

Criminal Defense Kidnapping Hoaxes Are No Joke for Cops

Kidnapping Hoaxes Are No Joke for Cops

By Andrew Lu | Last updated on

It appears that New York City residents who called the cops on an apparent kidnapping were duped by an elaborate kidnapping hoax staged for a birthday...

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