The Fifth Amendment actually includes several individual rights in both criminal and civil litigation. But most people know it as a right against making self-incriminating statements, or more simply the “right to remain silent.”
Updated Law On Defacto Custodian Standards A newer Supreme Court of Kentucky ruling clarifies the rule regarding the timeframe for satisfying the care requirement to be […]
Not all crimes are created equal, and how they are charged and prosecuted is certainly not the same. Most States and the Federal system divide crimes into several categories depending on the seriousness of the crime involved
What Is a Defacto Custodian A defacto custodian is a person who shows by clear and convincing evidence they have been the primary caregiver and financial […]
After entry of a plea or conviction at trial, a criminal case moves to sentencing. Sentencing is the specific sanctions or punishments that are ordered for […]
This is the period after an indictment by the grand jury and before a hearing or plea takes place. Pretrial discovery and pretrial motions happen during […]