With the Trayvon Martin case, including the recent second degree murder charges against George Zimmerman making national news, violent crime is at the forefront of the nation’s consciousness. The Martin/Zimmerman case has raised questions about who the true victim really was. Although we may not know the answer to that question until the case has [...]
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Services for Crime Victims
April 12th, 2012 · 1 Comment
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Public Defenders, Assigned Counsel, and Other Ways Indigent Defendants Get A Lawyer
February 26th, 2012 · No Comments
If you’ve watched more than a handful of crime dramas on TV, you’re familiar with the Miranda warning given when someone is arrested. The exact words may vary a little from state to state, but it’s usually very close to this: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you in [...]
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A New Way to Use a Lawyer: Limited-Scope Representation
November 25th, 2011 · No Comments
For anyone facing involvement with the legal system for the first time, thoughts may immediately turn to lawyers. We’ve already addressed such questions as “Do I need a lawyer?” and “Can I get a lawyer for free?” and we covered lawyer referral services as well. For those who don’t want to “go it alone” but [...]
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