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| Self-Incrimination
& the Fifth Amendment |
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| The
Fifth Amendment of the U.S Constitution has created
volumes of discussion, analysis, and criticism. The
primary protection afforded by the Fifth Amendment is
the right against self-incrimination.
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| Grand
Juries |
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| There are 2 ways in which a prosecutor can initiate
criminal charges. Both involve presenting evidence
that shows likelihood that the accused is guilty. One
of these ways is through a grand jury.
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| Assault
& Battery: Different Crimes |
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| A lot of people believe that assault and battery
are one crime. You’ve probably heard both words
uttered in the same breath. However, assault and
battery are distinct and separate terms and each may
occur independently. More... |
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| Criminal
Restitution |
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| In some situations, convicted criminal defendants
are forced to pay compensation, or restitution, to the
victim. Typically, the purpose of restitution is to
compensate the victim for losses that he or she
suffered as a result of the crime.
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| Custody:
An Overview |
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| A general definition of custody will undoubtedly
mention that custody involves the control and care of
a thing or person. You can take custody of a child or
of a painting. Many times custody denotes keeping
something safe and secure, but in the realm of
criminal law, custody is a serious matter that can
trigger your Constitutional rights.
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