October 2017 - Federal Criminal Law Center

What is the Exclusionary Rule and can it Help Me?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 31, 2017
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Constitutional Rights, exclusionary rule, fourth amendment rights, Fourth Amendment/Unreasonable Search And Seizure

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution was written to include the exclusionary rule, which protects individual from unreasonable or illegal searches and seizures. The exclusionary rule is a type of remedy used by courts of law when someone violates a person’s Miranda rights. The rule was created with the intention to prevent law […]

Will My Case be Tried in Federal or State Court?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 25, 2017
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Federal Court, Federal Crime, state court

There are two kinds of courts that hear criminal cases – state courts and federal courts. While there is a great deal of variation between state and federal courts, federal courts are required to hear certain types of cases regardless of the state in which they are located. This article will discuss some of the […]

What to do if You Have a Warrant Out for Your Arrest

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 23, 2017
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Arrest Warrant, Criminal Charges, Criminal Defense, Pre-Trial Detention

If you recently discovered that there is a warrant out for your arrest, there might already be an ongoing criminal investigation and you might have even missed a court date. Very few courts are lenient on individuals who discover that they have an arrest warrant and fail to respond. While not responding to the arrest […]

Five Reasons You do Not Want to Go to Federal Court Without a Lawyer

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 16, 2017
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Criminal Defense, criminal defense attorneys, Federal Court, federal trials

It is never a wise idea for a person to proceed with a case in federal court without the assistance of a skilled attorney. While representing one’s self in federal court without an attorney can appear to be an inexpensive and affordable method, there is a much lower chance that a person’s case will resolve […]

The Constitutional Right to Bail

Posted by Marcia Shein
On October 9, 2017
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Atlanta Criminal Defense Attorney Blog | Law Firm Of Shein And Brandenburg, Bail

Bail is an agreement that the court will authorize a person’s release provided that the person promises to follow any conditions listed by the court. If a person fails to satisfy any of the terms of a bond, he or she will be returned to jail to await trial. The Power of the Eighth Amendment […]