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

Driving While Intoxicated; A Formula for Punitive Damages

Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4 provides for additional damages when a defendant is intoxicated. The Article specifically provides: In addition to general and special damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is ...
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Driving While Intoxicated

I have been accused of DWI. What do I do? Driving While Intoxicated is considered a serious offense. After an arrest, the police will present their case to the local district attorney to review for prosecution. In most instances, the prosecutor ...
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Drunk Driving: Basic Questions and Answers You Need to Know

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation ...
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DUI/DWI

One of the most often committed crimes is "Driving Under the Influence" (DUI). Approximately 1,500,000 people are convicted of this offense yearly. The State of Florida asserts a conviction rate in excess of 92%. Is it a serious offense? The ...
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DUI

You should know that anyone charged with DUI faces certain mandatory sentences which may include: You should also know that if your license was taken at the time of your arrest, you have the right to a review hearing to determine the validity of the ...
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Eliminate Extra Monthly Expenses and Keep More of Your Money

If you're like most people, you spend more money than you need to every month. Like pebbles, these minor extra expenses seem light and easy to toss away. But gather them into a pile, and these "pebbles" really add up. The reason these expenses can ...
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Employee Harassed By State Police Awarded Benefits

Where there is a specific traumatic event caused by the actions of the employer the petitioner's psychiatric disability is said to be causally related to the employment. An employee was accused of searching through the desk of another employee and a ...
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Employment Testing

This paper discusses employment strategies that allow employers to use pre- and post-hiring testing to place the right employees in the right positions. Although testing creates some risks, it can often provide employers with information that could ...
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Enforcement Advantages to Self-Reporting

Many states, including New Hampshire, have laws in place that encourage the self-reporting of environmental violations. The United States Environmental Protection Agency also has a policy that deals with self-reporting. Voluntary disclosure of ...
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English-Only In The Private Sector

With the recent passage of the English-only ballot initiative in Utah, employers may be inclined to pass similar English-only rules in the workplace. Employers need to be aware that the ballot initiative applies only to official government business ...
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