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Monthly Archives: August 2018
A Comparison of Circuit and District Court Systems
The American judicial system is made up of several different court systems, all of which are further divided into state or federal courts. Two of the most common courts within the federal court system are circuit courts and district courts. … Continue reading
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Tagged Appealing Felony Conviction, circuit court, difference circuit court district court, District Court, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney, types of court systems
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The 3 Most Common Actions Appellate Courts Take
If your case is headed for appellate court, you may be interested in learning what outcomes might come about. Most often, an appellate court will take one of three actions: affirm, vacate, or modify. Continue reading to more about each … Continue reading
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Can a Child Be a Witness in a Criminal Case?
Each state has their own laws regarding child witnesses, including age requirements. From these varying laws, the common denominator is that every witness, regardless of age, must be competent and able to testify at trial. This same prerequisite applies to … Continue reading
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Tagged can a child be a witness, child witness facts, child witnesses laws, criminal defense lawyer Indianapolis, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney
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The 8 Phases of a Criminal Case
In a criminal case, there is standard series of developments you can expect to take place. The first phase always starts with an arrest of some sort, whether as a result of a warrant or an actual physical apprehension. Continue … Continue reading
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Tagged court process, criminal case process, criminal justice process, grand jury indictment, Indianapolis Criminal Defense Attorney, Preliminary Hearing, pretrial motion
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