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CRIMINAL LAW
Innocent people are convicted
of crimes every day. Even people who have
committed some crime are convicted of much worse
crimes only to spend the rest of their lives in
prison.
If you have been accused of a crime, you are
facing a legal battle that will forever change
the course of your life. You are up against a
prosecution team backed by the resources of the
government with a single purpose -- to get a
conviction.
Without an experienced criminal defense team
fighting for you, you are in an unfair fight.
You should act fast and act decisively. Don't
wait to take action -- it may save your life!
Laws Scott, PLLC specializes
in the following areas;
Tipping the Balance in Your Favor
We are all know that you are
supposed to be "presumed innocent until proven
guilty." Unfortunately, the reality is that our
criminal justice system puts the accused at a
serious disadvantage. Juries are often inclined
to presume guilt, and prosecutors have the
benefit of your tax dollars to build and present
a strong case against you. In fact, the
prosecution's case has started before you even
have an opportunity to start your defense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Criminal
Defense
Q:
What is a capital offense?
A: A crime for which the death penalty may be
imposed.
Q:
What is a common-law crime?
A: A crime that is punishable under the common
law, rather than by force of statute.
Q:
What is common law?
A: The body of law derived from judicial
decisions, rather than from statutes or
constitutions.
Q:
What is a computer crime?
A: A crime requiring knowledge of computer
technology, such as sabotaging or stealing
computer data or using a computer to commit some
other crime.
Q:
What is corporate crime?
A: A crime committed either by a corporate body
or its representatives acting on its behalf.
Q:
What is a crime of omission?
A: An offense that carries as its material
component the failure to act.
Q:
What is a crime of passion?
A: A crime committed in the heat of an
emotionally charges moment, with no opportunity
to reflect on what is happening.
Q:
What is a federal crime?
A: A criminal offense under a federal statute.
Q:
What is hate crime?
A: A crime motivated by the victim's race,
color, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
Q:
What is
white collar crime?
A: A nonviolent
crime usually involving cheating or dishonesty
in commercial matters.
Q:
What is the
Miranda
rule?
A: The doctrine
that a criminal suspect in police custody must
be informed of certain constitutional rights
before being interrogated.
Q:
What is a criminal lawyer?
A: A lawyer whose primary work is to represent
criminal defendants.
Q:
What is criminal law?
A: The body of law defining offenses against the
community at large, regulating how suspects are
investigated, charged, and tried, and
establishing punishments for convicted
offenders.
Q:
What is a felony?
A: A serious crime usually punishable by
imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Q:
What is a misdemeanor?
A: A crime that is less serious than a felony
and is usually punishable by fine, penalty,
forfeiture, or confinement in a place other than
prison.
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