| RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS |
| Being a victim of a crime is a frightening experience. Until fairly recently, crime victims had no rights and did not have access to any federal, state, or local services to help them through the experience. In most states, there are now many services and resources that are available to crime victims. More... |
| The System of Military Justice |
| Each branch of the armed forces has its own judicial system. Each service (Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force) has a JAG, who is the senior legal officer of that branch of the armed forces. The JAG is charged with administering military justice and with providing legal advice, opinions, and assistance to those who serve in the military. More... |
| PROBATION |
| Probation is a type of sentencing by which a trial court suspends the imposition of imprisonment and releases a defendant into the community based upon certain conditions. Probation is an alternative to imprisonment. Probation is similar to parole because it grants freedom from incarceration. More... |
| A DEFENDANT'S RIGHT TO A SPEEDY TRIAL |
| A defendant is guaranteed the right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. In addition, states have provisions in their constitutions that guarantee the same right. More... |
| APPELLATE COURT DECISIONS |
| An appellate court has authority to render several types of decision with regard to an appeal. The appellate court may affirm a judgment of a trial court, may reverse the decision of the trial court, or it may reform the decision of the trial court. The appellate court may also dismiss an appeal, may abate an appeal, or it may grant or deny a rehearing of its decision.More... |
John M. Petruzzi Attorney At Law
Board Certified in Criminal Law - Over 24 Year Experience
