Should I Hire an Attorney or Represent Myself?

We have many choices in life but when it comes to criminal defense, divorce, family law, custody of the children, and child support, the choice you make about representation can be the difference in winning and losing your case. Hiring an experienced attorney can provide you the valuable advice needed from a professional that can make all the difference in the world. One way to find out if an office…

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Defendant's Conviction is Reversed when Appeals Court Rules Prosecutorial Misconduct Where Prosecution Attempted to Define "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" by Using a Jigsaw Puzzle

Defendant's Conviction is Reversed when Appeals Court Rules Prosecutorial Misconduct Where Prosecution Attempted to Define "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" by Using a Jigsaw Puzzle A recent California Court of Appeal decision, People v. Katzenberger, held that there was prosecutorial misconduct when the prosecutor used an incomplete jigsaw puzzle to show how ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ works. The prosecution’s Power Point presentation consisted of eight puzzle pieces forming a picture of…

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Pleading the Fifth: How the Tactic is Often Used against Defendants

Pleading the Fifth: How the Tactic is Often Used against Defendants We have all seen the movies where the defendant gets on the stand and asserts their Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination. Often, this tactic is wisely employed by the defendant’s attorney so as to avoid loose and complex examination by the prosecutor that could be used elicit incriminating statements. However, prosecutors recently have tried to use this tactic…

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