Children, teens and their parents who are involved in the juvenile justice system usually have to learn how to navigate an unfamiliar system as a child's case goes through the court process. Becoming familiar with some of the basic terms used in the juvenile justice...
When you are facing criminal charges of any sort, including charges for assault or battery, you might be interested in learning if the prosecution is willing to work out a plea arrangement with you. There are several areas in which you can negotiate when it comes to a...
Some cases that move through the criminal justice system involve the prosecution changing the charge. That is what recently happened in the case of a National Football League player who was originally charged with a felony charge of malicious wounding. That charge...
We have discussed a variety of issues that can come up when you are facing criminal charges. For people who are facing criminal charges, including those facing drug charges, the Constitution has a variety of rights that provide you with certain protections. The Sixth...
In our previous post, we discussed the case of the man who is facing assault charges after his wife went missing and was found hiding at a hotel. The woman ended up getting an order of protection against her husband. While there is no indication in the story that the...
