Constitutional Rights
Oct 18, 2011
We have all heard them on tv a million times and can repeat them by memory. Why is it, when we are in trouble they don't seem to come to mind?
First, unless you are being arrested or detained in a man...
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Why can't I just be myself when I appear in court?
Oct 18, 2011
Believe it or not first impressions mean a lot. If you are clean and neat and in some of the better clothes you have that is a good start. Don't wear the T-shirts with the political message or the one ...
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Never say the cop is lying from the stand.
Oct 18, 2011
When you are asked by the prosecutor on cross examination how it is that the officer's story and your version are so different their favorite way to ask the question is "was the officer lying?". The te...
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Should I go to trial?
Oct 18, 2011
That is a question that is so fact specific that there is really never just one correct answer.
Did you confess? What did you say? What were the conditions under which you came to make a statement tha...
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I've been arraigned, now what?
Oct 18, 2011
Between the time of your arraignment and your next court date can be a busy time. It is up to you to make sure it is time well spent. It is your case and no one will care as much as you do unless you m...
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What happens at an Arraignment?
Oct 18, 2011
The purpose of an arraignment is to advise you of the charges against you and to set conditions of your release (or continued release if you are not in custody at the time of your arraignment).
Your la...
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Will I go to jail when I go to Arraignment?
Oct 18, 2011
You have received a summons to come to court for an Arraignment. Your first question, if you are new to the criminal justice system, may well be "am I going to jail when I show up for court?" The answe...
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What if I can't keep my mouth shut?
Oct 18, 2011
No matter how good it sounds in your head it never sounds very good once the officerwrites it in his report surrounding his contact with you. "You Nazi swine" just does not play well with the jury when...
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The nice detective said if I came in and spoken with him I wouldn't get arrested, should I?
Oct 03, 2011
Please be careful because what the nice detective probably said was something along the lines of 'if you come in and talk to me I will not arrest you at this time' which is not the same thing.
That co...
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Why should I keep a disposable camera in my glovebox?
Oct 03, 2011
That cheap, throwaway camera, can quickly become your best friend. If you are in an accident, get a ticket, or have other reason to deal with law enforcement that camera can potentially save you a lot ...
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