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Incomplete Crimes: Conspiracy, Attempt, and Solicitation
Can you be convicted of a crime when your intentions were never carried out? When you simply suggest criminal activity to another person? ... READ MORE
Paying Criminal Fines: What If I Cannot Afford to Pay My Fine?
Criminal fines and fees add up quickly if you can't afford to pay them immediately. What can you do to avoid a mountain of debt or, worse, jail time? ... READ MORE
Consequences of Violating Bail: Revocation and Bond Forfeiture
When defendants violate bail conditions or fail to show up in court, they can lose their freedom and, possibly, a lot of money. ... READ MORE
What Is the Felony Murder Rule?
The felony murder rule elevates killings that occur during the commission of a felony to murders. ... READ MORE
Release From Jail on One’s Own Recognizance: What It Means to Get "OR"
Getting released on your own recognizance is great because it’s free. But you might have to spend a little more time in jail to get it. Learn what O.R. release means and whether it's a good deal. ... READ MORE
Can I Move If I'm on Probation?
Probationers can move in some situations; in others, they can't. ... READ MORE
Gag Orders: Balancing Free Speech and Fair Trials
Judges in criminal cases often issue gag orders to control publicity and protect the right to a fair trial by prohibiting parties or their lawyers from speaking publicly about the case. But some gag orders violate free speech rights. ... READ MORE
Motion for Mistrial in a Criminal Case
Halting a criminal trial before its completion is a drastic but sometimes necessary call. Learn what circumstances may necessitate a mistrial. ... READ MORE
Sharing a Criminal Lawyer: Co-Defendants
Learn why it’s risky to share a defense lawyer with another defendant charged with the same crime—and how you can object if the court appoints one attorney to represent both of you. ... READ MORE
Why Appeals in Death Penalty Cases Take So Long
Appealing any criminal conviction can take years. Add to that a publicly paid (but underpaid) lawyer and the inability to correct matters if a defendant is executed by mistake, and you’ve got a long, long road ahead. ... READ MORE
 

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