What is considered Battery? Battery is the “intentional” touching or striking of another against the will of that person. Put simply, you cannot even touch someone who does not consent to being touched. Thus, if you kiss a pretty girl you like and she did not consent, technically you could be charged with Misdemeanor Battery. Continue Reading
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What are the Four Types of Witnesses?
Typically the Four Types of witnesses are: Lay witness Expert witness Character witness Secondary witness Lay Witness A lay witness is the most common type of witness. This can be anyone from any walk of life who observed something that is relevant to the case. The lay witness will usually testify as to what their Continue Reading
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Can a person be convicted without evidence?
Can a person be convicted without evidence? The short answer is no. In all criminal courts in America, State and Federal, the Constitution requires that the Government prove a criminal charge brought against a person beyond a reasonable doubt. This is a very high burden, often higher than in other countries. The reason is that Continue Reading
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Joint Trials for Criminal Co-Defendants
What is a joint trial for criminal co-defendants? When two or more people are charged with committing the same crime together, it is probable that they will go to trial together. This is because it saves the court from wasting time and costly judicial resources in having separate trials. This doesn’t mean that each person’s Continue Reading
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How long can a federal investigation last?
A Federal investigation can last upwards of 5 years due to most Federal Statute of Limitations prohibiting the Government from charging or indicting someone after that time period. It is not unusual to see an indictment that lists dates of offenses 3-5 years prior to an arrest. A Federal investigation can last upwards of 5 Continue Reading
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