| UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A WEAPON |
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| In some states, a person commits the offense of unlawful carrying of a weapon if he or she intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly carries a handgun, an illegal knife, or a club on his or her person. More... |
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| Jury Selection in Capital Cases |
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| In a case in which a defendant may face the death penalty, jury selection takes on additional and different concerns than those faced in jury selection generally. The nature of the case, penalty phase procedures and length of the case are all additional factors that must be taken into consideration. More... |
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| Violations of the Poultry Products Inspection Act |
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| The Poultry Products Inspection Act was enacted to protect the health and welfare of consumers. The Act ensures that poultry products that are distributed in interstate commerce are of good quality and comply with the requirements set forth under the Act. The Act provides prohibitions against numerous types of conduct.
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| Attorney-Client Privilege |
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| Communications between an attorney and a client made during a professional meeting are considered confidential and do not have to be disclosed. The client owns this communication and therefore the client is the only individual who may waive this privilege. The purpose of this privilege is so that the client may be able to fully disclose all information to his or her attorney. More... |
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| FURLOUGHS & REPRIEVES |
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| An inmate may be entitled to a furlough or a reprieve while he or she is serving a term of imprisonment. A furlough is an emergency leave of absence. A furlough may be granted for medical reasons or for family emergencies. A reprieve is a temporary release from confinement. A reprieve may be granted for medical emergencies, for family emergencies, or for civil court proceedings.More... |
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