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Justia Legal Resources: Criminal Law Center

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Someone in this situation may have many questions about the law and their rights. The Criminal Law Center in the Justia Legal Guides describes commonly charged crimes and potential defenses. For example, the prosecutor might drop another charge, reduce the level of a charge, or recommend a lower sentence.

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Justia Legal Resources: Traffic Tickets Legal Center

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The Traffic Tickets Legal Center at Justia addresses substantive and procedural issues in this area of law. On the other hand, claiming ignorance of the law or pointing out that no harm resulted from the violation usually will not get a driver off the hook. New or very young drivers may face tougher laws.

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How to Afford Law School: Scholarships, Loans, Grants, and More

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For many aspiring lawyers, the dream of pursuing their passion comes with a staggering six-figure price tag as law school tuition continues to climb. Law School Scholarships Scholarships are one method of offsetting your law school costs. They can range from partial to full funding, even covering living expenses.

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Pitching the Difficult Case: Working With Prosecutors

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Lawson approaches the topic from his perspective as a former federal prosecutor and counsel to federal criminal investigators, but most of the ideas apply just as well to state and local law enforcement agencies.

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Justia Legal Resources: Personal Injury Law Center

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The Personal Injury Law Center provided by Justia outlines this area of the law. A prosecutor must prove a criminal charge beyond a reasonable doubt. States have enacted parental responsibility laws , which tend to hold a parent liable if their child injures someone through intentional actions.

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Justia Legal Guides: Criminal Law Center

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(Plaintiffs in civil lawsuits face a much lower standard of proof than prosecutors in criminal cases, so the outcome of a prosecution does not dictate the outcome of a lawsuit based on the same events.) In still other cases, a defendant may argue that law enforcement violated their constitutional rights.

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‘Proven Innocent’ & Our Co-Productions with FOX TV

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We just completed a co-produced three part series of podcasts with FOX TV and our media partner Above The Law. And that’s where our friends, from Above The Law and hosts of ‘Thinking Like Lawyer,’ Elie Mystal and Joe Patrice come into frame. We hope you enjoy our co-productions with FOX TV and Above The Law!