Criminal Litigation

This is FindLaw’s collection of Criminal Litigation articles, part of the Litigation and Disputes section of the Corporate Counsel Center. Criminal litigation refers to a trial in criminal court. Criminal litigation is distinct from civil litigation in most countries. Civil litigation is a private lawsuit between two parties, while criminal litigation is litigation brought by the state against an individual. Criminal trials require the highest standard of proof, which means the prosecutor must prove all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Law articles in this archive are predominantly written by lawyers for a professional audience seeking business solutions to legal issues. Start your free research with FindLaw.

Criminal Litigation

Criminal Litigation Articles

Use Of Physical Force on Students

In recent years, much attention has been drawn to the appropriateness and/or desirability of using physical force on students, whether it be in the context of administering corporal punishment, breaking up a fight between students, or restraining a ...
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The “Battered Woman’s Defense” Its History and Future

Twenty years ago I was forced to learn something about battered women in the course of representing a woman who had killed her abusive husband. Prior to that time I had known women were abused but viewed it as a private or personal injustice. I ...
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Preparing for Fraud Enforcement

As some of you may recall, we have addressed the topic of "Preparing for Fraud Enforcement" in past issues of our newsletter. As you are also aware, state and federal government agencies have made clear their intention to vigorously enforce the ...
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Immigrant Populations as Victims: Toward a Multicultural Criminal Justice System

Series: Research in Brief Author: Robert C. Davis and Edna Erez Published: May 1998 Subject: domestic violence, victim services 20 pages 39,000 bytes ------------------------------ Figures, charts, forms and tables are not included in this ASCII ...
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Possible DWI Defenses in Minnesota

The defense attorney's starting point is to gather as much information about the facts of a case as possible. This starts with obtaining copies of all police reports and other documents generated by law enforcement relative to the case. In some ...
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U.S. Import Requirements

This pamphlet is intended as a general explanation of import requirements for a person interested in establishing an importing business or a person who may be importing a personal shipment whose value is in excess of $2,000. We at Customs want to ...
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NORTH CAROLINA CRIMINAL LAW: FAQs

A. No. If you are in custody, police officers are required to inform you of your right to remain silent. Any statements made to investigators after you are informed of your rights can, and will, be used against you in court. You can refuse to ...
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The California Tribal Labor Relations Ordinance: Overview and Analysis

The importance of the labor relations issue for Indian gaming in California (and elsewhere) cannot be overstated. It was the issue of unionization that provided much of the fuel for the battle over Proposition 5, the most expensive election ...
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Civil Legal Remedies for Crime Victims

Victims suffer painful and often permanent injuries at the hands of their assailants.Despite many effective advocacy efforts during this past decade, our society still does not provide adequate relief to victims in the wake of crime. Civil ...
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Post-Conviction and Clemency Representation

Post-conviction remedies give a person convicted of crime an opportunity to get relief from their conviction after their conviction has been affirmed on appeal. The most obvious source of relief is an ineffective assistance claim where the prisoner ...
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