In a previous article, I wrote about six of the most common criminal law myths that the general public believes. These misconceptions occur because of inaccurate television portrayals of criminal justice procedures. Or, people simply have too much faith in the criminal justice system. However, there are many more myths. In this post, I will…
When it comes to criminal law, the general population of this country is sorely confused. The aspects of the criminal justice system that are portrayed on television are often very narrow, overly dramatized, and inaccurate. However, because this genre of entertainment has been so popular for so long, people tend to think of themselves as…
Most people are aware of the primary possible outcomes of going to trial. Either you will be acquitted – that means a jury finds you not guilty of the charge or charges against you. Or you will be found guilty and sentenced to some penalty. However, what happens when jurors can’t agree on one or…
As rare as it is for a defense team to use an insanity defense for their client, it’s even rarer for a defendant to be found incompetent to stand trial. However, does happen. When it happens, it’s a very different proceeding from using an insanity defense.
Jason Dalton considered using the insanity defense. Dalton is the Uber driver accused of killing six people in a shooting spree in West Michigan in 2016. He surprised his defense attorney Eusebio Solis by pleading guilty to all counts of first-degree murder contrary to Solis’s advice.
Is a post-conviction appeal possible? Can a defendant challenge a conviction after they have received a guilty verdict?
If you are the guardian, parent or loved-one of a teenager who has been arrested and charged with a crime, it can be a scary and overwhelming experience. Juvenile arrests are an overwhelming experience especially for those who have no knowledge of the criminal justice system. It is distressing for those who haven’t experienced the…
It is our pleasure at The David J. Kramer Law Firm, PLLC to serve you. Whether you are someone we represent through the law practice or one of our valuable readers, we hope to give you useful and accurate information as well as hope in your difficult encounters with the criminal justice system. Every year,…
Are you or is a loved one facing criminal charges? Have you received a plea deal from the prosecutor which you feel pressured to accept? If so, you are experiencing what 90% of people who face criminal charges experience. Only about 10% of criminal cases go to trial. If you have any experience with the…
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