While there are some similarities, civil cases have significant differences from their criminal counterparts. In this article, I want to briefly highlight some of the characteristics of civil ...

As confusing as it may be to people who have heard both terms but never had them explained, the difference between civil and criminal grand juries is quite simple. In a nutshell, the difference ...

As the present bench has signalled, the question of whether this colonial-era offence continues to serve a purpose in a democracy remains open. In 2016, the Supreme Court had upheld criminal ...

Karen Conti, Chicago trial attorney, joins Bob Sirott to talk about how the state of Texas issued civil arrest warrants for lawmakers and what the difference is between civil and criminal warrants.

A Feb. 23 Instagram post (direct link, archive link) from gun-control organization March for Our Lives shows images of former National Rifle Association leader Wayne LaPierre with the word "GUILTY" ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

This op-ed was originally published by The Hill. Thirty-five years ago today, while the country was still reeling from the tragic death of Len Bias -- a University of Maryland basketball star who, ...

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