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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Criminal defense law is a highly specialized area of law that involves the protection of criminal defendants. Unlike other areas of law, defense attorneys are responsible for the entire range of tasks that go into defending a client. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the path to becoming a defense attorney.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

Criminal defense law is a highly specialized area of law that involves the protection of criminal defendants. Unlike other areas of law, defense attorneys are responsible for the entire range of tasks that go into defending a client. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the path to becoming a defense attorney.

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Legal Talk Network Launches Season Two of ‘For the Innocent’ Podcast Sharing New Stories of the Wrongfully Convicted, Focusing on Pervasive Use of Junk Science in Convictions 

Legal Talk Network

Season 2 legal experts include Justin Brooks , board member of The Innocence Center; Matthew Cooke , an Oscar nominated filmmaker; Scott Budnik, a Hollywood producer, Wayne Little , former LA Prosecutor; and David Rudolf , famed criminal defense attorney from Netflix’s documentary, ‘ The Staircase.’

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Legal Talk Network Launches Season Two of ‘For the Innocent’ Podcast Sharing New Stories of the Wrongfully Convicted, Focusing on Pervasive Use of Junk Science in Convictions 

Legal Talk Network

Season 2 legal experts include Justin Brooks , board member of The Innocence Center; Matthew Cooke , an Oscar nominated filmmaker; Scott Budnik, a Hollywood producer, Wayne Little , former LA Prosecutor; and David Rudolf , famed criminal defense attorney from Netflix’s documentary, ‘ The Staircase.’

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A Guide to Pre-Trial Motions

Clio

In criminal law, pre-trial motions can make or break the case for either the prosecution or the defense. This is why criminal defense attorneys must be well-versed in how to prepare, argue, and oppose them. Here we provide an overview of some of the top considerations for pre-trial motions in criminal practice.

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Best Books for Lawyers

Legal Talk Network

In his most recent book, “ The #1 Lawyer,” Patterson worked with co-author Nancy Allen to narrate the tale of Stafford Lee Penney, a criminal defense attorney based in Biloxi, Mississippi. To hear more from Nina Totenberg, check out the following episode. Penney has a flawless record, having never lost a case.

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50 Legal Guides to Help Americans Understand Their Rights

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

The Criminal Law center outlines the elements of many crimes , ranging from homicide and sex offenses to drug crimes , theft crimes , and white collar crimes. It describes common criminal defenses that can be used to defeat various charges, such as self-defense , a mistake of fact or law , consent , or entrapment by law enforcement.