Interviewing prosecution witnesses can be a critical component of preparing a defense in a criminal case. But there are other forms of investigation that might also provide or reveal essential information. The defense might:
Being charged with a crime doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to plea bargain or face trial. Many criminal charges are dismissed, either by the prosecuting attorney or by a judge, long before trial is contemplated. If you know how to analyze your case and understand your Constitutional rights, you may be able to get off your criminal charge. Continue Reading...
What makes a crime a crime? In most cases, an act is a crime because the person committing it intended to do something that the state legislature or Congress has determined is wrong, also known as criminal intent. This mental state is generally referred to as "mens rea," Latin for "guilty mind." The "mens rea" concept is based on a belief that people should be punished only when they have acted in a way that makes them morally blameworthy. In the legal system's eyes, people who intentionally engage in the behavior prohibited by a law are morally blameworthy. Read more... |
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