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
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Safety and Security Information for Federal Firearms Licensees
Page MISSIONATF OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBERSATF 24-HOUR FIREARMS THEFT HOTLINEIMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERSTHEFT AND LOSS VUNERABILITY NUMBERS SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION: STEPS TO REDUCING YOUR VULNERABILITY TO THEFT/LOSS AND PERSONAL INJURY ...
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SCRAM: Alcohol Monitoring for DUI Offenders in Illinois
Article provided by The Law Offices of Thomas Glasgow, Ltd. Please visit our Web site at http://www.glasgowlaw.net/. On January 1, 2009, a new law on driving under the influence (DUI) took effect in Illinois. Under the new law, first-time offenders ...
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SEC’s Electronic Filing System Has Been Updated to Accept Recently Adopted Forms and Exhibits
Effective July 28, 2003, the SEC's electronic filing system ("EDGAR") was updated to accept Form 8-K filings under Item 11 (temporary suspension of trading under a company's employee benefit plans) and Item 12 (earnings announcements or releases ...
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Selling and Financing Property During Litigation
Upon hearing the words "construction defect litigation," one of the first thoughts to enter a homeowner's mind is a perceived impossibility to sell and a decline in property values. While this may be true in some cases, in most instances it should ...
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So You’ve Been Charged With a Felony:What Happens Now?
Being charged with the commission of a felony offense is a frightening experience. The fear of the ultimate outcome as well as the fear of the unknown can be debilitating. Therefore, it is very important for you to have a basic understanding of the ...
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Social Security: How To File An Unfair Treatment Complaint
Social Security Administration SSA Publication No. 05-10071 April 1993 The Social Security Administration wants to treat fairly and equally all claimants and their representatives. We do not treat you differently because of your race, sex, age or ...
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Stages of a Lawsuit
When most people think of the American legal system, they probably think of a courtroom where lawyers argue their cases to the jury. The media and entertainment industry have bombarded the viewing public with dramatic images of the law in action ...
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Star Wars Technology in the Courtroom
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a moving picture is worth a hundred thousand words. Courtroom animations are revolutionizing the way modern trial lawyers present cases. While increasing numbers of trial lawyers spice up trial ...
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Stick to Your Guns: Restoration of Tennessee “Firearm Rights”
"When can I get my gun rights back now that I have finished serving my time?" Hopefully the client has the sense to even ask the question because some individuals rush out to get their weapons the moment their sentence has expired. The better ...
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Stopped By the Police
Law enforcement officers serve and protect all our interest. For that, we should hold them in high regard. However, police are sometimes overzealous in doing their duty. So, what should you or your child do if a police officer stops you for a ...
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