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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...

Prosecutorial Misconduct

Prosecutorial misconduct is where the prosecutor has engaged in some type of improper behavior before or during a case. For the prosecutor to be guilty of misconduct she must have knowingly engaged in an improper act. If the prosecutor used evidence that she believed was authentic and real although it was not, she would not be guilty of prosecutorial misconduct. There are numerous instances that constitute misconduct. Some of the instances of misconduct include:More...

Motion for an Acquittal

After a defendant is convicted, he may file a motion for an acquittal. An acquittal is a formal certification of innocence or a finding of not guilty. Typically, the basis for filing a motion for an acquittal is that the evidence does not support the verdict. More...

WAIVER OF APPEAL

A defendant is entitled to waive his or her right to appeal his or her conviction by a trial court. However, the waiver must be knowingly and intelligently made by the defendant. The waiver may only be made after the defendant's right to appeal has accrued. More...

REVOCATION OF PAROLE

A prisoner who is granted parole is required to abide by all the terms and conditions of his or her parole. If the prisoner violates any of the terms and conditions of his or her parole or if the prisoner commits a criminal offense while on parole, the prisoner's parole may be revoked. More...