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When Can a Conviction Be Overturned for Prosecutorial Misconduct?
Appeals can happen for many reasons. Sometimes there are errors in procedure during the early investigation of a crime. If this is not properly caught and remedied by the trial ...
When Crimes Are Prosecuted for Political Reasons
For as long as criminal codes have existed, crimes have been prosecuted for political gain. As the political climate in our country has become increasingly heated in recent years, more ...
Cruelty to Animals Can Result in Significant Legal Consequences
Animal cruelty often receives extensive media coverage. Major news stories - such as NFL quarterback Michael Vick engaging in an illegal dog fighting operation - highlight the issue, but often ...
When Does Sexual Harassment Become a Sexual Crime?
The Me Too and Time's Up movements have brought attention to the important problem of sexual harassment in the workplaces of America. They have also raised critical legal questions about ...
Simple Mistakes Can Impair Your Constitutional Right Against Self-Incrimination
All suspects in the United States enjoy constitutional protections during any law enforcement investigation. One of the most important is the right against self-incrimination, which protects suspects from having to ...