At the end of a criminal trial, a jury or judge decides whether or not a defendant is guilty or not guilty. A judge and a jury both have the option to find the defendant guilty of lesser included offenses, also known as a “responsive verdict.” A responsive verdict is when the judge or jury …
Criminal trials include bench trials and jury trials. A bench trial is when a judge hears and decides the case. In the case of a misdemeanor trial, you have a right to a bench trial, but there are also limited exceptions that allow for a jury trial of a misdemeanor charge. For a trial of …
If you have been arrested, you will remain in jail until your trial unless you have been released on your own recognizance or have made bail. If you cannot afford an excessive bail, an attorney may be able to help get your bail obligation reduced. The Louisiana Constitution Section 18 deals with the right to …
We’ve talked about what to do and what not do when being arrested, but what happens next? If you have just been arrested by an officer, there are a few things that happen next. First, you will be taken to a jail facility and processed where you will remain awaiting a bond. Within 72 hours of …
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What To Do: Remain silent. Anything you say when police are arriving on scene or walking towards you can be used against you later. While you may have not been read your Miranda rights, there are provisions of the law that still allow initial statements to be used against you. If you are being arrested …
