January 10, 2024
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.”
November 10, 2023
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
June 10, 2023
Appeals are a right for any defendant. Learn when and how you can access your right to appeal during a criminal court proceeding.
May 10, 2023
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 […]
April 10, 2023
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 […]
March 10, 2023
Learn about the powers of a grand jury and the role they play in our legal system and in your particular case. The grand jury is […]
February 10, 2023
A preliminary hearing is a legal proceeding where the district court judge decides if there is enough evidence to send a defendant’s charges to the grand […]
January 10, 2023
First Court Appearance Regarding a Criminal Charge Arraignment An arraignment is generally the first appearance made in front of a Judge in court after a criminal […]
November 10, 2022
Initiation of a Criminal Charge It begins with a warrant . . . Criminal charges in Kentucky begin with the issuance of a warrant. A warrant […]