| Jury Selection in Capital Cases |
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| In a case in which a defendant may face the death penalty, jury selection takes on additional and different concerns than those faced in jury selection generally. The nature of the case, penalty phase procedures and length of the case are all additional factors that must be taken into consideration. More... |
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| Challenging the Introduction of Improper Identification Evidence |
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| There are a variety of ways in which a defendant may challenge the introduction of an improper identification.More... |
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| FEDERAL SENTENCING GUIDELINES |
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| The Federal Sentencing Reform Act of 1984 made many changes regarding sentencing in federal district courts. The Act established the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which guidelines govern all federal offenses other than petty offenses that were committed after November 1, 1987. The guidelines also abolished parole in the federal prison system, reduced the amount of credit that a federal prisoner could receive for good behavior, and imposed mandatory minimum sentences for certain drug offenses.More... |
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| CONDUCT & CAUSATION |
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| A defendant's conduct does not constitute a criminal offense unless the conduct is prohibited by a statute, a municipal ordinance, or a rule. The word "conduct" means an act or a failure to act. The word "conduct" also includes the defendant's mental state. The word "act" is defined as a voluntary movement of the defendant's body. The word "act" includes speech. More... |
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| Violations of the Federal Meat Inspection Act |
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| The Federal Meat Inspection Act was passed to ensure that consumers were protected and were provided with good quality meat. The Act provides prohibitions against numerous types of conduct.
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