What Kind Of Discovery Is Available In A Criminal Case?
In a criminal case, defendants are usually entitled to discovery. However, states like Virginia have very limited rules.
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What is Insufficient Evidence?
Courts can dismiss charges against a defendant in a criminal case if there is insufficient evidence presented by the prosecution.
What Is Prosecutorial Discretion And How Can It Impact Your Case?
Prosecutorial discretion is the power prosecutors have to make charging decisions. This power is huge and can have a big impact on your case.
What Is a Dismissal of the Charges Against You?
A dismissal of the charges against you means your current criminal case will end. But, this does not mean the charges go away for good.
What Is Civil Commitment?
Prosecutors don't only work in criminal cases. They also represent "the People" or "the State" in involuntary civil commitment cases.
What is the Felony Flow Chart?
The first step in the felony flow chart occurs before arrest. This is when a crime is committed or reported.