Preparing for Cross-Examination
If you will be called as a witness at a criminal trial, whether you are the defendant or not, you may be intimidated and overwhelmed at the prospect of taking ...
How to Prepare Yourself for Court
It does not matter how many crime dramas you may have seen on TV, going to court is an intimidating experience. This is especially true if you are the defendant ...
What Is the Process of Felony Expungement?
In the State of Kentucky, being charged or convicted of a crime will be reflected on your criminal record. To remove a criminal arrest, charge, or conviction from your record, ...
Common Defenses to a Criminal Charge
Facing a criminal charge is a serious matter. It is not, however, the end of the road. In fact, there are many different ways to effectively challenge a criminal charge. ...
What Happens After You Are Arrested?
One of the first steps to knowing your rights as a criminal defendant is understanding the criminal justice process. Coming up against a system that has become notoriously foreboding can ...
Common Defenses to Criminal Charges
A criminal defense is one that challenges the allegations levied against a defendant. It is a legal strategy that seeks to undermine the prosecution’s case. Some defenses assert that the ...
What Are the Most Common Computer Crimes?
Under the New York Penal Code, a number of acts committed with the use of a computer are criminalized. As technology continues to permeate all aspects of our lives, the ...
Can My Sentence Be Appealed?
If you have been convicted of a crime, the reading of the verdict can feel like a huge weight has fallen squarely on your shoulders. The reading of your sentence ...
What Are the Most Common Types of Computer Crimes?
Technology has revolutionized society. How technology is advancing more and more each day is truly a phenomenon. With the good, there also comes the bad. While we become more reliant ...
Theft Crimes
Under Kentucky criminal law, theft is the taking of the property of another person with the intent to deprive that person of his or her property. There are many different ...