Court Articles

• What Comes Next After the Arrest?
  Have you been arrested for a crime or are you a suspect in a crime?  The criminal justice process varies from state to state, and the federal criminal justice … More
• Infraction, Misdemeanor or Felony: What is the Difference?
  Criminal charges and wrongs are typically classified as infractions, misdemeanors or felonies depending on the severity of the wrong.  The more serious … More
• The Preliminary Hearing
  It is difficult to be a criminal defendant. If the defendant is ultimately found guilty of the crimes for which he was arrested then few people have compassion … More
• Do You Swear to Tell the Whole Truth? The Admissibility of Lie Detector Tests
  One of the greatest challenges for the judge and jury in the courtroom is to determine which witnesses are telling the truth. While witnesses must promise to … More