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What Happens if The Case is Going To Grand Jury, And How Can A Defense Attorney Help?

What is a Grand Jury? A grand jury is a court-empaneled group responsible for determining whether there is adequate evidence for criminal charges to be brought against an individual. Unlike a trial jury, grand juries are not used to determine guilt or innocence but rather to decide if there is probable cause to charge someone …

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Reasonable Suspicion And Probable Cause in Criminal Defense

When it comes to criminal defense, understanding the concepts of reasonable suspicion and probable cause is crucial. These legal terms play a vital role in determining the legality of actions taken by law enforcement officers in the criminal justice system and whether someone may be held criminally responsible for an act. Reasonable Suspicion Reasonable suspicion …

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What Does A Criminal Defense Attorney Do?

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What is a Criminal Defense Attorney? Criminal defense attorneys safeguard the rights and interests of individuals accused of committing crimes or under investigation for the commission of crimes. These highly skilled legal professionals focus on defending their clients against criminal charges brought by the state or federal government. The criminal defense lawyer’s duty is to …

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Testimony in Civil Cases Defense and Representation

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Being asked or required to testify in a courtroom can be a nerve-wracking experience, even if you are not a party to the trial. If you have been summoned to testify as a witness in a civil case, you may wonder if it is possible to avoid it. There are many reasons why you may want …

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You’ve Been Served: Here’s What To Do After You Get a Subpoena

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Being served with a subpoena can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you have no clue about its origins. If you have never had altercations with the law, receiving a legal document requesting you to appear at a legal proceeding or to produce documents can leave you with many questions. If you find yourself at …

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Why You Need a Litigation Lawyer

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If you’re involved in a securities dispute but cannot reach an amicable settlement agreement with the government, you may need to go to trial. In court, a judge or jury will make a ruling in favor of one party after hearing each side of the story from the parties involved. The civil litigation process can …

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Securities and Investment Fraud Defense Strategy

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The world of securities trading is complex and challenging, but people continue to delve into the markets in hopes of gaining a significant return on their investment. Before investing in any security or commodity, one must be aware of rules and regulations to avoid 18 U.S.C. § 1348 federal securities fraud charges as well as …

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Unauthorized Trading (Of Securities) – And What To Do if You’re a Victim

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Some investors like to take a hands-off approach to investing and leave the decision-making to their brokers or investment advisers. Others want to be advised about every transaction in their account and daily updates about the status of their portfolios. Whatever the case, brokers and financial advisors must adhere to their clients’ wishes. In most …

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Police: Reform, Defund, or Disband

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Former Vice President Joe Biden has announced his support for efforts to reform police departments in the United States and to address systemic racism in police departments. Others have demanded the defunding of police departments. Finally, there is a group of police critics who are demanding the disbanding of police departments. Each of these approaches …

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Courts Continue Some Operations during Coronavirus Slow Down

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Throughout the United States the country is experiencing a severe economic slow-down as only recently have cities and states begun to relax their stay at home orders in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. One of the institutions greatly affected by the social distancing regulations is the court system. The safety procedures ordered in place …

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