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Jury selection for criminal cases
Jury selection is when the prosecution and defense evaluate a pool of potential jurors, rejecting those they believe will be unfair to their side of the case.
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Texas Criminal Defense
Overview of Texas Criminal Law Texas law divides offenses into felonies and misdemeanors: Felonies: Serious crimes (e.g., murder, robbery) punishable...
Written by attorney Joseph Allen Strickland
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From Felony Arrest to Trial in Texas
What Constitutes a Felony in Texas? A felony in Texas is any crime which carries a potential punishment which incudes penitentiary time. Some examples...
Written by attorney Daniel Patrick Clancy
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9-1. Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system.
9-1. Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system. Not later than July 1, 1967, there shall be appoin...
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9-1. Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system.
9-1. Jury commission in each county; membership; selection; oath; terms; expenses of jury system. Not later than July 1, 1967, there shall be appoin...
Play Video Written by attorney Danny R. Glover Jr.
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How Long Does A Medical Malpractice Case Take?
How long does a medical malpractice case take? This is a question that can come up from time to time from individuals who contact our office. Because...
Play Video Written by attorney Marcus Bazzell Boston
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7 Quotes That Illustrate the Importance of Trial by Jury to Remember Next Time You Have Jury Duty
John Adams (1774) "Representative government and trial by jury are the heart and lungs of liberty." Justice William Blackstone (1765) "[Trial by jury...
Written by attorney Brandon Paul Monk
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Ethics - Social Media and Jury Selection
Lawyer Competence Rule 1.1 "A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client." This means, in jury selection, reviewing website and socia...
Written by attorney Christopher F. Pickering
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2 possibilities for ticket court: Jury trial vs. judge trial
When you have to appear in court to fight a ticket, your case may involve a judge trial or a jury trial. Find out how these options play out in traffi...
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Stages of a civil court case
A civil case starts with the filing of a complaint, and can go all the way to the appeal phase from there. See what's involved throughout the process.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Steps of a criminal trial
The steps of a criminal trial include jury selection, opening statements, presenting evidence, closing statements, jury deliberation, and verdict.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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How does a jury work in a criminal case?
A jury of peers is selected before trial to review evidence and determine whether the defendant is innocent or guilty of each charge.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Understanding the Jury Trial
In limine Motions These are motions made at the beginning of the trial, and outside the presence of the jury. Sometimes they are done in a trial cour...
Written by attorney Eric Anthony Dumars
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What can you expect facing a criminal trial?
What can I expect facing criminal charges? Being charged with a crime can be one of the hardest things you will ever have to deal with. The American...
Written by attorney Scott Andrew Taylor
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What can I expect when facing a court martial?
What can I expect when facing a Court Martial? A court martial is something anyone subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) could potent...
Written by attorney Scott Andrew Taylor
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What happens during the criminal trial process?
The criminal trial process can be a costly one, both financially and emotionally. Learn what to expect from the arrest to the appeal phase.
Written by attorney Avvo Staff
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Understanding & Navigating the Process of The Criminal Justice System in Pennsylvania
Investigation & Charges The process of a criminal investigation and bringing criminal charges can be very short, such as a vehicle stop or an arrest....
Written by attorney Thomas Lincoln Kearney IV
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Outline of a Felony Criminal Trial under California Law
Overview Once a criminal case gets to trial, the prosecution must prove the allegations are true "beyond a reasonable doubt." Each element of the cha...
Written by attorney Michael Jeffery Fannon
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Felony Criminal Trial in Alabama
Jury Selection The first part of a trial is the jury selection. This is done by the Judge asking general questions to make sure that the people in the...
Written by attorney John Michael Aaron
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"Will You Agree to Excuse This Juror?" I Ask Defense Lawyer
Jury Selection: "Will You Agree to Excuse This Juror?" I ask the defense lawyer. NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Oginski Explains http://www.oginski-l...
Play Video Written by attorney Gerald Michael Oginski
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"Hey Oginski! How Much do You Need to Settle this Case?"
"Hey Oginski! How Much do You Need to Settle this Case?" NY Medical Malpractice Attorney Asks Me in Court During Our Very First Conference http://www...
Play Video Written by attorney Gerald Michael Oginski
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Maryland now allows you to hire lawyers for limited engagements in civil litigation!
The problem with getting sued. You didn't choose to get sued, and now you are forced to defend yourself and also assert your own claims against the fo...
Written by attorney Thomas C Valkenet
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Are Wearable Technology and Personal Injury Law on a New Trend Together? Part II
Google Glass Google Glass has been in existence for around two years. It has uses from navigating to perfecting your golf swing or "messaging on the g...
Written by attorney James Robert Parrish
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An Overview of Los Angeles Criminal Courts
Criminal Justice System versus Civil Arena When you hear someone say, "There are too many lawyers!" the complaint typically refers to the civil arena,...
Written by attorney Ronald Daniel Hedding
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"Judge, Can We Pick Jury Now & Start Trial Later?"
"Judge, Can We Pick Jury Now & Start Trial Later?" NY Personal Injury Attorney Gerry Oginski Explains http://www.oginski-law.com/library/judge-refuse...
Play Video Written by attorney Gerald Michael Oginski
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Ten Odd Things About Texas Criminal Trials
#1 A Defendant has the right to elect to have the jury decide his or her sentence. In most states, and in all Federal cases, a judge decides the sente...
Written by attorney Franklyn Mickelsen Jr.
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