A Few Thoughts About Closing Arguments
We all think we know what it’s like in a courtroom based on what we’ve learned from the movies. At the end of a trial, the lawyers can address the jury directly and present a dramatic final statement to sway the decision. But, as we’ve discussed, the...Sealed or Expunged Records: What Will My Background Check Show?
Sometimes, once someone is through the criminal justice process, their record can be sealed or expunged. Sealing and expunction are separate processes that happen after the criminal case has concluded. In order to be eligible for a seal or an expunction it is...Permanent Record
The goals of a person accused of a crime are fairly predictable. Stay out of jail, get help for whatever condition may have led to the situation, and minimize the long-term consequences.
Reasonable Doubt
A “reasonable doubt” is a real doubt, based on your reason and common sense after you’ve carefully and impartially considered all the evidence in the case. “Proof beyond a reasonable doubt” is proof so convincing that you would be willing to rely and act on it without hesitation in the most important of your own affairs.