Paving The Way To Justice
In general, clemency refers to the moderation or even lowering of a jail sentence. This is a good tool for people who pursued the appeals process but have no other options. Clemency can take more than a year to pursue. If the Clemency and Pardons Board looks at your...
If you are facing federal criminal charges, there is a good chance prosecutors will consider negotiating a plea deal with you. After all, according to Fair and Just Prosecution, upwards of 97% of federal prosecutions conclude with defendants pleading guilty. Plea...
Embezzlement investigations often take months of waiting and careful scrutiny of financial records. When law enforcement believes they have enough to get a warrant, that slow pace may evolve into a quick arrest. As the North Coast Journal reports, a sheriff's office...
When looking at your options for a post-conviction appeal, one element that may figure prominently in your odds is whether or not your attorney was effective. Should you believe your representative at trial did not perform up to the legal standard, you may have the...
After a conviction, you may want to challenge the state's process or evidence against you. You may petition the court to compel a review if you believe something was amiss during your trial. A habeas corpus petition is a legal filing that asks a judge to release you...
The police must follow a procedure to question and arrest you. If they do not, a judge may decide to void your arrest. What evidence do you need to prove that the police did not follow proper procedure? There are a few avenues down that a professional may help you...
Fewer criminal charges confuse quite like those that fall under the umbrella of white-collar crimes. Absent knowledge of these types of crimes, a person may unintentionally commit them. There are several ways the authorities may attempt to convict a person of crimes...
Getting hit with a drug charge may send you to jail or prison. One factor in how the court proceeds is whether or not the crime elevates to a felony charge. Felony drug charges may come with much stiffer penalties. However, not all drug crimes are equal, and not all...
When convicted individuals face prison time, it may feel like there is no alternative to the original sentence. However, that is not necessarily the case. The State of Washington has a number of avenues for some inmates to reduce their sentencing. These include a...
If you face embezzlement charges at the federal level, you will need to put together a proper defense. But to do this, you want to understand the points or elements that the prosecutor must prove to convict you. Knowing the elements of the crime enables you to address...