The Admissibility of Evidence and the Exclusionary Rule Prosecutors and defendants in criminal proceedings may present evidence in support of their cases. The state has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, while the defendant may pr...
Explanation of the various types of alternative sentences, including probation and restitution.
– A breakdown of appeals in the criminal context, including what they are, where they are filed, and related costs.
If you've been charged with a criminal offense, the judge will formally state the charges against you the first time you enter the courthouse. This step in the criminal justice process is called an arraignment and differs according to the laws of you...
Legal definition of arrest, plus the justifications for arrest by a police officer.
When someone is arrested and taken to jail their first concern is how they can get out. Several things must happen before the authorities release an individual from jail. The process typically involves a “booking” process and a bail hearing that dete...
Many defendants lack the financial means to post their own bail . To secure release, they may contract a commercial bond agent to act as surety for the bond. The agent posts bail after collecting a nonrefundable fee (typically 10 to 20 percent) from ...
What a court considers when determining the appropriate amount of bail for an arrestee.
Bail is an amount of money that a criminal defendant may be ordered to pay before being released from custody pending trial. Its purpose is to ensure a defendant's return at subsequent trial proceedings. Bail is typically determined during a defendan...
Brief overview of the booking process following an arrest by an officer.
