Most Americans who speak English could more or less recite the Miranda Warning from memory because they've heard it so many times. It often features prominently in entertainment involving police officers or crime. You probably know that you have the right to remain...
Defendants who have been charged with a violent crime often rely on their right to protect themselves as a legal defense. The terms “Castle Doctrine” and “Stand Your Ground” laws are often tossed around in these kinds of cases. Both refer to the laws in various...
When one person takes another person’s life, they may be charged with a crime. Exactly what they are charged with differs from case to case, though, and can have a drastic impact on the potential sentence and on their legal defense options. One type of homicide that...
