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Miranda Rights

January 15, 2013

Anyone who has watched a police television show has heard Miranda rights being read to a person. However, many people may not know exactly what they include or when they apply. The Supreme Court created Miranda rights in the court case of Miranda v. Arizona. Each defendant must be advised of the following items: A […]

What is an Arrest Warrant?

January 3, 2013

When the police arrest an individual, a certain process must take place. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees certain rights to citizens. Therefore, law enforcement agencies must adhere to procedural requirements when making arrests. The best way for a person to safeguard his or her rights is to have assistance from a lawyer […]

What is a Mistrial?

December 24, 2012

A judge can declare a mistrial for a variety of reasons, such as a mistake being made during the proceedings or jury misconduct. Once a motion for a mistrial is made, the judge has the power to rule for or against the motion. If the motion is granted, the prosecution may be able to start […]