| A DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT DURING TRIAL |
| The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that no person shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself or herself. The self-incrimination privilege of the Fifth Amendment means that a defendant cannot be compelled to testify at his or her criminal trialMore... |
| Where to Find a Defense Attorney and What to Ask at the Initial Consultation |
| If an accused has been arrested or is awaiting a trial on criminal charges he may wish to hire a defense attorney. There are numerous defense attorneys that an accused may have to chose from. There are various places to find a defense attorney. More... |
| Loan Sharking or Usury |
| Loan sharking is defined as when a borrower is charged interest above an established legal rate. Depending on the state, lenders typically cannot charge more than 60% interest per year. Loan sharking is also commonly referred to as usury. More... |
| Prosecutions for State Insurance Fraud |
| Most states have statutes governing the issue of insurance fraud. One may be charged with insurance fraud if: The individual prepared or presented a false or fraudulent written statement; the individual aided, solicited, or conspired in presenting a fraudulent written statement; the individual had the specific intent to defraud the insurer. More... |
| RIGHT TO APPEAL |
| A defendant has a right to appeal his or her final judgment of conviction and sentence by a trial court to a state's appellate court. In order to be considered a defendant for purposes of an appeal, the defendant must have been charged with a crime or the defendant must have committed a criminal offense. More... |
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Judith Raskiewicz, PC
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15 Ionia Ave. S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-4102 Telephone: , |
