Explore comprehensive resources on topics such as criminal law procedures, the court system, and rights of the accused, designed to inform and educate. Visitors will find video interviews with top attorneys, detailed legal articles, and glossary definitions that clarify complex legal terms related to the justice system. This section is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of criminal proceedings without offering specific legal advice.
DNA has been used in law enforcement since 1985 to identify individuals through unique genetic profiles. In court, it can strongly link a suspect to evidence, but experts still dispute interpretation, lab practices, and statistical certainty. This article reviews those debates and how DNA testimony impacts criminal prosecutions. Second Of A Three-Part Series By John […]
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DNA became a near-certain identification tool in 1985 when it helped identify Josef Mengele’s remains. The article explains how DNA evidence quickly expanded from scientific labs into criminal investigations and courtroom proof. This first installment traces early milestones and sets up a three-part series on DNA’s legal impact. First Of A Three-Part Series By John
In California, restitution is mandatory after a criminal conviction and requires the defendant to pay the victim for proven economic losses. Courts set the amount based on documented expenses like medical bills, property damage, and lost wages, and it can be enforced like a civil judgment. This article explains what restitution is, how it’s ordered,
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In most states, executing someone for a crime committed under age 18 is unconstitutional under the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2005 decision in *Roper v. Simmons*. That ruling reflects evolving standards of decency and recognizes adolescents’ reduced culpability and greater capacity for change. This article explains the history of juvenile executions, the legal doctrines that ended
A preliminary hearing in California typically occurs within 10 court days of arraignment if the defendant is in custody (or within 60 days if out of custody). It lets a judge decide whether probable cause supports the charges and what evidence can proceed. This article explains what to expect and your rights up to the
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In 2001, Oklahoma carried out 21 executions, with 13 prosecuted by Oklahoma County DA Bob Macy. This interview with Mark Fuhrman discusses the book “Death and Justice” and the legal context around those capital cases. The article highlights key figures and themes in Oklahoma’s death penalty era. An Interview With Mark Fuhrman An Interview with
“Presumed Guilty” argues the jury missed key evidence in Scott Peterson’s trial and contends he should not face a death sentence. It features a 2007 interview with author Matt Dalton by journalist Bill Bickel, exploring disputed facts and legal issues. This article reviews the book and summarizes the interview’s central claims about the Laci Peterson
