Common misconceptions about the criminal justice system
Jul 25, 2010
The victim filed the charges and can drop the charges The government is who files charges, usually by a prosecutor's office on behalf of the city, state, or federal government. An alleged victim of a...
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Why you should get an attorney from day 1
Jul 25, 2010
A lot of people have asked me, and I have seen this question online a lot, why should I get an attorney now instead of waiting to see if I need to go to trial?
An attorney can help you from the v...
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Why you should not go in for an “interview” by the police
Jul 25, 2010
A lot of people get roped into going down to the police station to talk to a detective who is investigating their case. This is a very bad situation. Detectives are trained and experienced in coercive...
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What to do (and not to do) when contacted by the police
Jul 24, 2010
Ask what the contact is about! This seems obvious, but most people don't ask, they assume they know. It is dangerous to talk to the police without knowing what the contact is actually about. Sometime...
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