National Public Radio (NPR) has a great series on the problem of bail in the United States. The United States is one of the only industrialized countries that as a bail bond system. This is a system whereby private people – bail bondsman – serve as, in effect, policemen on behalf of the [...]
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Speedy Trials in Wake County, North Carolina? Not so much
The United States Constitution guarantees citizens the right to a speedy trial. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution reads: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial… The Supreme Court has held that this right to a Speedy Trial applies not just in the federal…
Advice from a Raleigh Criminal Lawyer: How can talking to a criminal defense lawyer protect me?
A criminal lawyer – whether he’s in Apex, Raleigh, or Cary – knows what to expect from the process. He’s been through it many, many times before. He knows what your rights are, and he knows how to protect them. Simple things: like preparing your family for your possible arrest, making sure you don’t talk…
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