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What is the Alibi Defense?

In the eyes of the U.S. criminal justice system, a defendant is innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution carries the burden of proving a defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. …

  • Posted on: Nov 11 2021
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What is a White-Collar Crime?

Criminal charges can vary in nature, severity, victim type, intent, and action. This also means that there are a number of ways that different crimes can be categorized. For instance, …

  • Posted on: Oct 22 2021
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Heard of Hearsay? This Is What It Actually Is

In a court of law, there are rules in place to help ensure that fairness and justice are accomplished. These rules act as safeguards against things such as unreliable evidence …

  • Posted on: Jul 26 2021
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What Does “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt” Mean?

In the U.S. criminal justice system, a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution carries the burden of proving a defendant’s guilt “beyond a reasonable …

  • Posted on: May 27 2021
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What Happens at a Personal Injury Trial?

If you have been injured in an accident, chances are, you will never have to see the inside of a courtroom. Most personal injury claims are settled well before the …

  • Posted on: Apr 26 2021
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What Does Gross Negligence Mean?

While you may have heard of or used the term “negligence” at some point in time, you may not know that “negligence” in the legal sense has somewhat of a …

  • Posted on: Mar 22 2021
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