Criminal Defense Attorney FAQ
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What is white collar crime?
A nonviolent crime usually involving cheating or dishonesty in commercial matters.
What is a crime of passion?
A crime committed in the heat of an emotionally charges moment, with no opportunity to reflect on what is happening.
What is a hate crime?
A crime motivated by the victim's race, color, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.
What is the Miranda rule?
The doctrine that a criminal suspect in police custody must be informed of certain constitutional rights before being interrogated.
What is a felony?
A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
What is a criminal lawyer?
A lawyer whose primary work is to represent defendents charged of a criminal activity.
What is criminal law?
The body of law defining offenses against the community at large, regulating how suspects are investigated, charged, and tried, and establishing punishments for convicted offenders.