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The Role of the Confrontation Clause in Trials

On April 9, 2025
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 […]

Proffer Agreement in a Federal Criminal Case

On January 5, 2017
Attorney Marcia G. Shein, proffer agreement

A proffer agreement is a written contract between a federal prosecutor and a criminal defendant or someone who is under criminal investigation, in which the person accused agrees to provide the government with helpful information. The benefit to the accused is that the statements made will not be used against him or her in later […]