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If you are facing criminal charges, then it means that the prosecution believes they have compelling evidence against you. In criminal cases, the standard of proof is very high. It is the task of the prosecution to prove you are guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. In...
When you are charged with a crime, remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. It might not always feel like that, but that is how the law works. The prosecution has to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that you committed the crime. Any uncertainties should...
You’ve been accused of a violent crime, like murder, and the police say that you might as well confess – they found your genetic evidence at the crime scene. “DNA doesn’t lie,” they tell you. Or, does it? DNA evidence has become a sort of gold standard when it comes...
When a violent crime occurs, the police will look for DNA evidence. If they find yours, they may believe it is the key piece they need to prove you are guilty. You might assume your chance of proving them wrong is zero. However, that is not the case. While many people...
Suspecting or even knowing you committed a crime is one thing. Proving it beyond a reasonable doubt is another. That is what criminal prosecutors must do. If the police charge you with a crime, they will have a much better chance of getting the conviction they seek if...
Music is considered by many an integral exercise of free speech, but rappers and other hip-hop artists being incriminated by their lyrical content is a surprisingly common occurrence. The argument being made by district attorneys in Maryland and elsewhere is that,...
You’re facing criminal charges and you have no idea why. The police suspected you initially but they had little more than their suspicions. What they really need is evidence, but they don’t have it. While the majority of police officers are honest people who do a...
The criminal justice system is complex, and the decisions that are made during a criminal trial can have a profound impact on the accused individual's life. In order to ensure that these decisions are fair, it is important to consider all of the evidence available....
Everyone values their privacy, and sometimes law enforcement may be intrusive when looking for evidence. For instance, many consider their trash somewhat personal since it can tell a lot about their activities. Suppose the police go through your trash and find drugs...
Forensic evidence may deliver the "conclusive proof" necessary for a Maryland jury to overcome any reasonable doubts. Sadly, the forensic evidence presented to the jury may be far from reliable. Blood tests and bite marks could present a compelling case from the...
