When a criminal law attorney examines a case, one of the first things they'll look for is potential grounds for the judge to dismiss the case. Courts dismiss charges for many reasons, including police or prosecutorial misconduct, incorrect paperwork, flawed legal logic, and insufficient evidence.
Defendants often wonder what the odds of dismissal are. A lawyer can't give you a solid number, but they can look at the following factors that might improve the odds.
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Can You Get Bail For An Assault And Battery Charge?
If you have issued a threat against another person, the police can charge you with assault. But once you place your hands on the person, the charge becomes a battery. While an assault charge by itself may only result in a verbal warning, a battery charge could result in arrest. If you find yourself arrested for an assault or battery charge, you may wonder if you can get out on bail.
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How Can You Challenge a Search Warrant?
In criminal law, one of the most commonly used tools for cops and prosecutors to try to find evidence is the search warrant. Your first thought if someone is serving a warrant is likely to be about challenging it. Fortunately, there are a few ways in criminal defense law to do this.
On the Spot
First, be careful about pushing the issue too hard with the police. They are armed individuals, and the court tends to give them lots of forbearance for their decisions, including the use of force, during searches.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce Litigation And How It Works
Getting divorced is never easy. The process comes with countless decisions and consequences. It also involves the human aspect of feeling like you have invested in something that is now falling apart. All these issues will take an emotional toll on you and make it challenging to make clear-minded decisions. Most professionals in family legal matters recommend that you have a lawyer helping you with the process. Here is everything you need to know about divorce litigation and how it works.
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