LEGAL INSIGHTS & CASE COMMENTARY

“How often criminal charges are beaten” refers to the likelihood that a criminal case is dismissed, reduced, or results in a not guilty verdict, depending on the evidence and legal...

A plea deal vs trial refers to the decision a criminal defendant must make between accepting a negotiated resolution with the prosecutor or exercising the constitutional right to trial, each...

The constitutional right to trial refers to the Sixth Amendment protection that guarantees individuals accused of crimes the right to a fair and public trial before an impartial jury....

The constitutional right to trial exists for a reason. It ensures that the government must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt before it can take away someone’s freedom....

The trial tax refers to the significant difference between a plea deal and the sentence imposed after a criminal trial conviction, which can sometimes pressure defendants to give up their...