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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

Discovery is the process by which parties exchange information and evidence. The Burden of Proof : This refers to the responsibility that the plaintiff (the party bringing the case) must demonstrate sufficient evidence of their claims. Charging and Arrest : Authorities may formally charge the accused upon gathering sufficient evidence.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

An individual facing criminal charges faces the possibility of jail time, fines, restitution, and other penalties if convicted. Criminal defense lawyers often work with their clients over a long time to help them obtain the best possible outcome against their alleged or convicted criminal charges.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

An individual facing criminal charges faces the possibility of jail time, fines, restitution, and other penalties if convicted. Criminal defense lawyers often work with their clients over a long time to help them obtain the best possible outcome against their alleged or convicted criminal charges.

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Walking in Their Shoes

WA Bar News

Both share examples of relatively insignificant cases that have gone to trial, such as a stolen bowl of pho, or restitution orders that have been entered for as little as $2. Without an adequate supply of public defenders, Byrd McSherry said, “the court’s dead in the water, they can’t do their jobs.

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Falcon Update Fallout: Legal and Business Repercussions

Complex Discovery

For many clients, this means that restitution for significant losses incurred during the outage could be limited to mere refunds for their subscription fees. In exploring potential avenues for legal action, some law firms are considering claims based on tort law principles such as negligence.