Jack Gilbert

Criminal Appeals Criminal Defense Post-Conviction Relief

What is a conviction?

March 26, 2026

A conviction is a formal finding that you’re guilty of a crime—typically after a judge or jury verdict, or after you plead guilty or no...

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Criminal Appeals Criminal Defense Federal Criminal Defense

What is sentencing?

March 26, 2026

Sentencing is the court’s process of deciding the punishment after a defendant is convicted or pleads guilty, ranging from fines and probation to jail or...

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Criminal Defense Criminal Record Expungement Juvenile Law

What is expungement?

March 26, 2026

Expungement is the legal process of sealing or erasing eligible criminal records so they’re not visible in most background checks. Eligibility and results vary by...

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Criminal Defense Criminal Record Sealing Post-Conviction Relief

What is criminal record sealing?

March 26, 2026

Criminal record sealing is a court process that restricts public access to certain arrests or convictions, with eligibility and timelines varying by state. Sealed records...

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Criminal Defense Criminal Procedure DUI/DWI Defense

What is a preliminary hearing?

March 26, 2026

A preliminary hearing is a court proceeding where a judge decides whether prosecutors have enough probable cause to keep a felony case moving forward. It...

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Appellate Law Civil Litigation Criminal Defense

What is voir dire?

March 26, 2026

Voir dire is the jury-selection process where judges and attorneys question potential jurors to identify bias and ensure an impartial jury. It occurs before trial...

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Criminal Defense Victims’ Rights Law White Collar Crime

What is criminal restitution?

March 26, 2026

Criminal restitution is court-ordered payment a defendant must make to a victim to cover specific, provable losses caused by the crime. It’s part of a...

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Criminal Defense Juvenile Defense Post-Conviction Relief

What is parole?

March 26, 2026

Parole is the supervised early release of a person from prison before they complete their full sentence, contingent on compliance with specific conditions. It’s granted...

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Criminal Appeals Criminal Defense Sentencing & Post-Conviction Representation

What is a suspended sentence?

March 26, 2026

A suspended sentence is a court-imposed sentence that doesn’t take effect unless you violate specified conditions, typically during a set probation period. Instead of serving...

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Civil Litigation Criminal Defense White Collar Crime

What is a subpoena?

March 26, 2026

A subpoena is a legally binding court order requiring you to testify, provide documents, or both—ignoring it can lead to penalties such as contempt of...

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Administrative Law Civil Rights Defense Government Liability Defense

What is immunity?

March 26, 2026

Immunity is a legal protection that can prevent a person or government entity from being sued or held liable, and in some cases can bar...

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Criminal Defense Criminal Litigation Trial Practice

What is a hung jury?

March 26, 2026

A hung jury occurs when jurors can’t reach the required unanimous verdict in a criminal case, resulting in a mistrial. It typically happens after extended...

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