Defending a case generally falls into one of these categories: A crime never occurred. A crime was committed, but you were not involved. Common defenses in this situation are: Mistaken Identification Alibi [...]
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt means a jury is firmly convinced of the accused’s guilt and that there is no practical or realistic explanation for any element of the crime other than [...]
A mistaken identity defense is used when a witness incorrectly states that a person was involved in a crime, when they were not. This defense is often utilized when there is eyewitness [...]
A person charged with a crime can use an alibi defense if they can establish that they were someplace else when the crime was committed. Typically, this defense is put forth by [...]
Yes. Criminal defense lawyers will often defend a case on the basis that their client was framed or set up. With this type of defense, a criminal defense lawyer will try to [...]
An Agency defense is a rarely used defense in drug cases. The agency defense protects an individual who is working or acting for a buyer of drugs only. An agent of the [...]
Duress is an affirmative defense raised when you were engaged in illegal conduct because you were forced or coerced to do so by use/threatened use of unlawful physical force upon you (or [...]
If a defendant utilizes an affirmative defense, then the defendant has the obligation and burden to prove the affirmative defense by a preponderance of the evidence. If an affirmative defense is offered, [...]
A Preponderance of the evidence means more likely than not. In mathematical terms it is 51% or just over half.
An entrapment defense is used when you have engaged in prohibited conduct because you were induced or encouraged to do so by a public servant or a confidential informant working for the [...]