How Social Media Can Affect Your Criminal Case

How Social Media Can Affect Your Criminal Case

Law enforcement officers can use many different types of evidence against you in court, including evidence obtained from social media. In fact, posts, photos, check-ins, and tags on social media can all be used to prove that you committed a crime. How? Here are some...
Legal Standards of Proof for Civil and Criminal Cases

Legal Standards of Proof for Civil and Criminal Cases

Before a defendant is found guilty in a criminal case, the prosecutor must provide enough proof to convince the jury that he truly did commit the crime. Likewise, a defendant cannot be ordered to pay a plaintiff in a civil case unless the plaintiff’s attorney has...
How Can Prior Convictions Affect Your Criminal Case?

How Can Prior Convictions Affect Your Criminal Case?

A number of factors can affect the outcome of your criminal case, including whether or not you have prior convictions on your criminal record. How can your past come back to haunt you? Here are some of the ways: Plea Deals Plea deals are made between prosecutors and...
The Steps of a Criminal Case

The Steps of a Criminal Case

Many people aren’t sure of what to expect after they have been arrested, which can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. In the event that you are ever taken into custody, it’s important to understand the steps of a criminal case. Arraignment Within a few days after your...