During a criminal trial, both sides will present evidence that they hope will earn their side a victory, but sometimes this evidence can be suppressed after it has been entered into court, meaning the judge or jury has to pretend it never existed. But why might evidence be suppressed after it is entered at trial […]
Three Qualities That Prosecutors Say Good Defense Lawyers Have
Sometimes the best way to plan for a competition is to look at your opponent, understand their strengths and base your strategy around stopping your opponent from doing all of the things they do well. If you know how the other team is going to attack, you can plan a more effective defense. Along a […]
Four Tips For Building A Strong Criminal Defense
If you are charged with a crime, the burden of proof falls on the prosecution to prove that you are guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This becomes a lot harder to do if you put as much effort into building a strong defense as they do building a case against you. But how can you […]
7 Times You Need A Defense Attorney (And 3 Times You Don’t)
The vast majority of individuals are unfamiliar with the court system, and this uncertainty can leave you wondering whether or not you should have legal representation by your side as you challenge your case. In today’s blog, we share seven instances where you’ll almost always want to hire a lawyer to defend yourself against the […]
Minnesotans At A Disadvantage As Courts Deny Equal Access
As we touched on a little bit last week during our story on Elizabeth Holmes, the court system is trying to figure out the best way to have essential court cases proceed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Holmes argued that she can’t put forth the best defense with social distancing preventing her from meeting with her […]