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Shifting Laws, Shaping Justice: Policy & Legislative Trends in Domestic Violence Law| Justia CLE & Webinars

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Join attorneys Alissa D. Specifically, it explores the intersection with both family and criminal law, and how those intersections are being transformed by new legal interpretations and legislative efforts. Alissa’s trial experience led to her recognition by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney in 2024.

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Building Client Trust: Tips for Attorneys

Martindale-Avvo

Perhaps theyve bought into the ambulance chaser stereotype or think attorneys are too expensive. A respected attorney lays out the essential information on day one as well as they can. The legal consequences of a divorce settlement, bankruptcy proceeding, or criminal trial impact the persons daily life.

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The Intersection of Family Law and Criminal Law

Martindale-Avvo

These matters often involve concurrent criminal proceedings, which can complicate the family law case. If your own client is facing potential charges, it is critical to coordinate with a criminal defense attorney to ensure that their rights are protected. After all, what happens in one case can affect the other.

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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

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An organised legal procedure is usually followed in civil litigation, which includes filing a complaint, pre-trial motions, trial, and possible appeals. In contrast to criminal trials, the goal of civil action is frequently to gain specific remedies or compensation instead of punishment.

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A Guide to Post-Trial Motions

Clio

While trial practice is difficult enough for most attorneys, the world of post-trial motions poses a whole other set of challenges. This means litigators must understand the basics of post-trial motions and how to handle them effectively. However, below are some of the most common post-trial motions.

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We ask ChatGPT: Are true crime findings admissible in court?

Martindale-Avvo

Martindale-Avvo (MA): How do true crime authors get around detectives and help criminal defense/prosecution attorneys? Some authors may also consult with criminal defense or prosecution attorneys to gain a better understanding of the legal aspects of the case.

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Forensic Fraud: Now Available on Daytime TV – A frank discussion about the admissibility of photo and video enhancement testimony

Cyber Crime Review

The district attorney decided to indict the women on four counts: (a ) conspiracy to possess morphine; (b) grand larceny; (c) unlawful possession of morphine; and (d) aggravated assault. The testimony West presented at Stubbs’s and Vance’s criminal trial was nothing short of unbelievable. The only problem?