What is a Motion to Exclude or Suppress Evidence?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On April 9, 2025
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If you are preparing to go to trial on criminal charges, whether they are federal or state charges, your defense attorney may discuss your options for filing a Motion to Exclude or Suppress Evidence. What is this, exactly, and how can it help your chances for an acquittal? The Motion to Suppress A Motion to […]
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The Role of the Confrontation Clause in Trials

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On April 9, 2025
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  • Attorney Marcia G. Shein, confrontation clause, Criminal Defense
Any person who is charged with a crime and must take part in a trial faces several obstacles. One of the largest obstacles includes the testimony of witnesses who allege to have seen the person commit the crime in question. These witnesses have the significant potential to severely harm individuals. An important part of the […]
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Suppressing Evidence Made by a Co-Defendant

Suppressing Evidence Made by a Co-Defendant

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 16, 2021
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  • Bruton Doctrine, co-defendants, criminal defense lawyer
In cases that involve many individuals who are charged with the commission of the same crime, it has increasingly become a problem for one person’s legal counsel to hear incriminating statements about the person from another individual who was involved in the offense. Fortunately, the Bruton doctrine can be used to suppress these statements. If you […]
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How Does the Criminal Trial Process Work?

How Does the Criminal Trial Process Work?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On February 19, 2019
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  • Federal Criminal Trials, trial procedure
Understanding the Criminal Trial Process No matter if you are facing charges for a misdemeanor or felony, one of the first questions that you might ask is, “What can I expect from the criminal trial process?” Many people find the criminal trial process confusing and even scary. It is helpful to have a good understanding […]
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Key Differences Between a Federal Felony and State Felony

Key Differences Between a Federal Felony and State Felony

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On November 16, 2018
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  • Federal Crimes, Felony Charge, Georgia State Crime Charges
Key Components of  Federal Felony and State Felony Charges While some criminal offenses are classified as misdemeanors, others are classified as felonies. A person can also be charged with either state or federal felonies, which have some distinct differences. If you end up facing either a federal felony indictment or state felony charges, you should […]
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Supreme Court Issues Influential Native American Jurisdiction Case

Supreme Court Issues Influential Native American Jurisdiction Case

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On June 20, 2018
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  • federal law, jurisdiction, tribal law, tribal sovereignty
Supreme Court Hears Native American Jurisdiction Case In May of 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided to hear a case about Native American territory and a murder in 1999, which could significantly affect issues involving tribal sovereignty and state legal authority. How this case is decided will have a significant impact on where criminal […]
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Georgia Criminal Law News December 2017

Georgia Criminal Law News December 2017

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On February 6, 2018
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Georgia Criminal Law News December 2017 PRE &POST CONVICTION LAW PUBLICATION JURY NOTE
 Dowda v. State, Georgia Court of Appeals, Case No. A17A0531 (April 21, 2017) Trial court was required to give defense counsel an opportunity to review a jury note and to suggest appropriate responses – failure to do so constituted a violation of […]
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Will My Case be Tried in Federal or State Court?

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 […]
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The Constitutional Right to Bail

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 […]
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How Can I Benefit from My Right to a Speedy Trial in Georgia?

How Can I Benefit from My Right to a Speedy Trial in Georgia?

  • Posted by Marcia Shein
  • On July 22, 2017
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  • Constitutional Rights, criminal defense attorneys, Right To A Speedy Trial
All criminal defendants in the state of Georgia have the right to a speedy trial, which is an important right that offers several advantages. If prosecution violates this right, criminal charges against a person will likely be dismissed even if incriminating evidence against the person exists. It is often essential that a person retain the […]
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