The following is a guest blog post by Joshua Howell, Attorney for King Crotts & Associates, Spartanburg SC. The views expressed are the opinions of the author and do not reflect those of the Law Office of Brett A. Podolsky.
In the Bill of Rights, the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution reads as follows:
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 […]
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 […]
