Once convicted of a crime in a federal district court, your lawyer may determine there are viable grounds to appeal the conviction based on a court error of law. There are precise procedural rules your lawyer must follow to secure your right to appeal.   This article provides a summary of a very complex legal procedure. […]

The crimes of assault and battery can be filed and prosecuted as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending upon the nature and severity of the injuries to the victim. This article covers the individual crimes of assault and battery, including the respective legal elements necessary to prove each of them. Also discussed is the […]

This article covers the main stages of a criminal jury trial. You will learn how the different parts of the trial system function within the overall objective of seeing a fair and just verdict. We will summarize the major stages of a jury trial, from jury selection to jury verdict and the defendant’s right to […]

This article will focus on arraignment rules and general practices in state courts. Each state has its own laws governing its criminal procedure and arraignment process but do not significantly differ from other states. Federal arraignment is governed by Rule 10 of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. Purpose of Arraignment The historical purpose of […]

This article covers the major categories of federal criminal law and the government agencies that enforce them, including the U.S. Attorneys that prosecute defendants in federal district court.  Federal Crimes And Enforcement Agencies Inside the federal court are those lawyers, judges, and administrators that make up the workings of the federal criminal justice system. The […]

According to the Department of Justice and Federal law, it is unlawful for a parent to willfully refuse to pay court-ordered child support. If one is found in violation of child support laws, offenders may face fines and imprisonment.  This article covers the law and exceptions to the rule legally mandating parents to pay their child support, […]

The great majority of personal injury lawsuits are settled before going to trial. Settlement may occur shortly after a lawsuit is filed or on the courthouse steps just before trial. Because of the inherent uncertainty of trial results, there can be major benefits in settling a case before it goes to trial. This article covers the […]

The federal indictment process and the function of the federal grand jury process have received a great deal of media attention in 2023, primarily due to the Department of Justice’s criminal investigations into former President Trump’s alleged role in the capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021, and other crimes. What This Article Covers This article […]

Bankruptcy Lawyers Can Help You Resolve Debt and Defend Against Lawsuits Retaining a Debt and Bankruptcy lawyer as early in the debt collection process will help you navigate the legal process. Yes, bankruptcy lawyers can represent you in the filing of bankruptcy, but they can also assist you in defending debt-collection lawsuits. This article covers […]

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) oversees the state’s prison system. This system is designed to confine individuals sentenced for crimes and to rehabilitate and prepare inmates for eventual reintegration into society. The California State Prison System comprises several facilities designed to handle different categories of inmates based on security needs, health issues, […]