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Even if I am Guilty, Should I Still Plead Not Guilty?

The main belief of the criminal justice system is that you are innocent until you are proven, beyond a reasonable doubt, guilty. This means that you cannot be found guilty unless prosecution proves you are.

How Many Drugs Have Washed up on The Coast of Florida?

For a long time, on any given day there are many reports that drugs have washed up on one of Florida's coasts. Billions of dollars of drugs during the last 20 years have been confiscated, which always make newspaper headlines, but these are only the drugs that are found.

Supreme Court Authorizes Pre-Trial Asset Freeze Without Hearing

An interesting issue recently addressed by the US Supreme Court tackled the issue of the extent to which criminal defendants can access their assets to defend themselves in a criminal case.

Co-Defendant Disparity As A Basis For A Non-Guidelines Sentence

Co-Defendant Disparity As A Basis For A Non-Guidelines Sentence

Criminal, SEC Cases: Opposing Discovery Stay Petitions

Criminal, SEC Cases: Opposing Discovery Stay Petitions

Life In Prison For Rubashkin Is Too Harsh

Life In Prison For Rubashkin Is Too Harsh

Jail Doesn't Fit The Crime

Jail Doesn't Fit The Crime

Plea Bargaining Cases -- Form Over Substance

Plea Bargaining Cases -- Form Over Substance

The Quality of Mercy Is Strained -- Bush Commutes Libby's Sentence, But Comes Down Hard On Everyone Else

The Quality of Mercy Is Strained -- Bush Commutes Libby's Sentence, But Comes Down Hard On Everyone Else

Could Michael Vick Play Next Season? How To Skim The Top Off A Federal Prison Sentence.

Could Michael Vick Play Next Season? How To Skim The Top Off A Federal Prison Sentence.

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