If you have watched movies and TV shows about the criminal justice system, you may have seen mention of polygraph tests. Many people who face sex crimes allegations fear for the future. It's only natural to have these fears when you are facing such serious charges. So, when a 'lie detector' test is brought up, you might wonder if it can help you.
If you are in custody, should you take a polygraph test?
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Defend Yourself Against Vehicular Assault Charges
Vehicular assault is a serious crime that you could face in court. If you have been accused of threatening to harm or harming a person with your vehicle, you may face prison time, fines, and other consequences.
Are you prepared to fight back against vehicular assault? This guide will help you fight back against these charges in a variety of instances.
Examples of Vehicular Assault
Vehicular assault can occur in a number of different ways, and it is important that you pay attention to the details of your case to ensure that you can build the strongest possible defense.
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Understanding Pretrial Motions To Dismiss Criminal Charges
Ask most folks to imagine what the successful conclusion of a criminal defense looks like, and they're likely to picture a jury delivering a "not guilty" verdict. Although that's certainly one way a case can end, a more common tool for a criminal law attorney to try to use is the pretrial motion to dismiss the charges. This is a request filed by a criminal defense attorney that asks the judge to throw the case out entirely because there is something inherently wrong with it.
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Why Are There Issues With Getting A Title For A Property?
Making sure that properties are transferred between owners without fraud, misrepresentation, or other forms of bad-faith dealing is one of the foundational reasons the law exists. Critical to real estate law is the acquisition of a clear title. Most title searches range between completely uneventful and mildly annoying, but a few can turn up major issues that may stand in your way of taking control of a property. Let's explore some of the most common problems that can occur with getting a title.
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