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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Have you ever found yourself curious about the legal stuff you hear about? The legal proceedings can be broadly categorised into civil and criminal litigation, each governed by distinct laws and procedures. Some cases are settled with fines, while in some cases, the accused are sentenced to imprisonment!

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A Guide to Post-Trial Motions

Clio

In certain cases, the prevailing party can seek a post-trial award of attorney fees, on either statutory or contractual grounds. After federal criminal trials, a convicted defendant may file this motion asking the court to set aside the conviction. Motion for judgment of acquittal.

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Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Backpage

Eric Goldman

Finally: in passing, the court says “Her trafficker was convicted in a criminal trial and sentenced to 40 years in prison.” Snap * The Ninth Circuit’s FOSTA Jurisprudence Is Getting Clearer (and More Defense-Favorable) * Defendants Get Important FOSTA Win in 9th Circuit–Doe v.

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Forensic Fraud: Now Available on Daytime TV – A frank discussion about the admissibility of photo and video enhancement testimony

Cyber Crime Review

The judge had scheduled a Rule 702 hearing for most of the morning. After an hours-long, closed door hearing, the parties agreed to stipulate that Arias was not holding a gun or a knife when the picture was taken. The testimony West presented at Stubbs’s and Vance’s criminal trial was nothing short of unbelievable.

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Trump moves to disqualify Judge Chutkan–

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HUBBELL Trump moved to disqualify Judge Tanya Chutkan, who is presiding over his criminal trial to overturn the 2020 election. In seeking Judge Chutkan’s recusal, Trump claimed that comments made by Judge Chutkan during sentencing hearings of J6 defendants prove that she is prejudiced against Trump.

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