| JURY VERDICTS |
| A verdict is a declaration by a jury that states whether a defendant is guilty or not guilty of the offense with which the defendant was charged. The verdict may also state whether any special pleas of the defendant, such as the defendant's affirmative defenses, are true or false. The jury must render its verdict in writing.More... |
| The Prosecutor's Conduct During Closing Arguments |
| During closing arguments the prosecutor has a duty to give truthful statements and should not attempt to mislead a jury or trial judge. There are certain other issues that the prosecutor is prohibited from or limited to commenting on. More... |
| CLEMENCY FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS |
| In some states, legislatures have recently enacted laws that grant the possibility of clemency by the states' governors for domestic violence victims who have been convicted of certain offenses, such as murder and manslaughter. In those states, the governors are entitled to request a clemency investigation by the states' parole boards into cases where defendants have pleaded guilty or have been convicted of those offenses when the offenses were directly related to the defendants' being victimized by domestic violence. More... |
| An overview of the PATRIOT Act |
| The PATRIOT Act officially the United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act was quickly developed and passed after the terroristic attack on September 11, 2001. The PATRIOT Act gives state, federal, and international intelligence agencies the power to conduct surveillance without first going into court and obtaining a warrant. More... |
| Possession of Controlled Substances |
| Controlled substances are drugs, which are used for the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans and animals and which must be obtained under a valid prescription from a licensed practitioner. Possession of controlled substances without a valid prescription is a criminal offense. More... |
 |
The Carlson Law Firm
|
| |
|
17 South Oak Street, P.O. Box 521, Union, Missouri 63084 Telephone: 636-583-8300, Fax: 636-583-2523 |
