Federal Crimes in Airports or Airlines
If you’re facing a federal charge relating to an airport or airline, you may already know that the intersection of federal, state, and international laws can be complicated.
Tag: General Law
What are Inconsistent Verdicts?
If you or a loved one asks, “What are inconsistent verdicts?” you’re in good company. Many judges, juries, prosecutors, and attorneys question inconsistent verdicts. At the time a jury verdict is announced, many months or years of hard work are complete. In most criminal cases, but particularly those dealing with complex issues, multiple parties, or […]
How Jury Selection Works during a Texas Criminal Case
Most defendants and their families and loved ones have questions about jury selection in a Texas criminal case. Jury selection, or voir dire, is considered the most crucial part of the jury trial because it determines: The jurors who will sit in judgment of the defendant in a trial. The jury’s first impression of the issues involves. […]
What’s the Difference Between State and Federal Crimes?
The differences between state and federal crimes may be complicated. Because laws overlap in the criminal sphere, criminal courts sometimes argue about in what venue a crime should be prosecuted. If a crime occurs in one state, it’s typically considered a state crime if it expressly breaks a federal law. If a crime is committed […]
Lying in Court: Laws and Penalties for Perjury
When someone is asked to give testimony in a court of law, they are expected to do so in total honesty. In fact, they are legally required to do so when they swear before the court to tell “the truth and nothing but the truth.” Lying or obscuring the truth while under oath in court […]