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Unlikely Careers for Lawyers

Legal Talk Network

In the below episode, Lucy Lang, a former prosecutor who now serves as a New York Inspector General, discusses her role in the government. JAG Lawyer A Judge Advocate General is a unique opportunity for those who want to defend their country in court. She encourages others to be brave and proactive, asking, “If not you, then who?”

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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. You can tell when a client should settle and what type of deal is best for their case.

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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. You can tell when a client should settle and what type of deal is best for their case.

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A Guide to Pre-Trial Motions

Clio

Understanding pre-trial motions After the defendant has been arrested and pled “not guilty” at the arraignment, the pre-trial phase of the case begins. Motion to dismiss A motion to dismiss can seek the dismissal of one or more charges, or even the entire case, against the defendant.

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Different Types of Objections in Court That Lawyers Should Know

CaseFox

Objections in court can be raised during trial and hearing. This objection usually arises when a prosecutor or defense attorney is questioning the witness during the hearing process. For example: “You saw the defendant hit the victim with a car, didn’t you?” The judge in a court can sustain or overrule the objections.

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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? To seek retribution or compensation for perceived harm or wrongdoing, one party (the plaintiff) files a civil litigation lawsuit against another party (the defendant). Discovery is the process by which parties exchange information and evidence.

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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

I did not have high hopes for my day at the trial, and my fellow spectators seemed more interested in fist fighting, criticizing the public defender’s tie, and getting the prosecutor to autograph their walking canes than an intellectual discussion about the current state of our justice system. My interest was peaked.