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The Role of Suspect Identification in Criminal Trials

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 9, 2025
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Criminal Defense Overview, eyewitness identification, lineup

One of the important issues in criminal cases is the identification of the person who is alleged to have committed the crime. In these situations, the attorney who is prosecuting the individual has the burden of establishing that beyond a reasonable doubt, the individual in question committed the crime. The strength of these identifications depend […]

What Happens if You Plead Not Guilty?

Posted by Marcia Shein
On March 16, 2019
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Criminal Defense Overview, Federal Plea And Sentencing, not guilty

What to Consider When You Plead Not Guilty When a person decides to plead not guilty, he or she is informing the prosecution that a case will proceed to trial and involve much more complex decisions. Even after choosing to plead not guilty, it is common to feel uncertain about what will occur in your […]