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

The Woes of WAL-MART: A Lesson In Independent Contractor Practices And Immigration Law (Non)Compliance

News headlines over the last 18 months have been sprinkled with reports of the federal government raiding and prosecuting employers for violations of the immigration laws. The government is looking beyond the mere labels of "independent contractor ...
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The Warrant Requirement: A Summary for Law Enforcement Officers

Thinking about search and seizure issues is a daily part of life for most law enforcement officers. Arresting a suspect, looking for evidence, making a traffic stop, and seizing evidence are all activities that law enforcement officers engage in on ...
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Witnesses’ Statements in Wisconsin

Whether you are subrogating or defending on a liability policy, the importance of taking statements soon after a loss cannot be overemphasized. In a recent trial, the plaintiff, a young woman, was injured in a farm accident and argued that it was ...
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The First Step in an Appeal: Keeping Track Of Error during the Trial

"This post-trial motion has been prepared without the benefit of a transcript of the trial proceedings. The plaintiff/defendant hereby incorporates all other allegations of error which have not been specifically noted in this motion." All ...

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The Federal Sentencing Guidelines: A Formulaic and Impersonal Approach to Dispensing Justice

On October 12, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed the Comprehensive Crime Control Bill into law. This bill included the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, which called for the creation of the ...

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Texas Litigation: 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 under the auspices of a judge. The media and entertainment industry has bombarded the viewing public with dramatic ...
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Search and Seizure: What Are Your Rights?

When a police officer serves a search warrant or stops someone in the street and frisks him, certain fundamental constitutional rights are involved.

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Proposition 213

On November 6, 1996, the people of the State of California passed Proposition 213. The provisions of Proposition 213 are embodied in the Civil Code Sections 3333.3 and 3333.4. Civil Code Section 3333.3 prohibits a person from recovering any damages ...

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Proper Handling of the “Rambo” Litigator

We’ve all encountered what I refer to as the “Rambo” Litigator. John Rambo, of course, was the slightly psychotic, yet heroic, war veteran played by Sylvester Stallone in a series of action movies in the 1980s. Rambo generally responded to ...

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Private Litigation Addressing Corporate Campaign Activity

According to Ray Rogers, who is generally recognized as the "father" of corporate campaigns, a corporate campaign against a company "has a beginning at point A and an end at point Z. Point Z is the total defeat or annihilation of your adversary ...

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