Although a strong work ethic is often considered a virtue, should prosecutors approach their jobs that way?
An overzealous prosecutor's tactics might produce an unfair trial
Could a traffic stop without probable cause support an appeal?
If you were arrested for a criminal offense, have you consulted with an attorney about the circumstances leading up to that arrest? Even seemingly impartial police tactics, such as traffic stops, may have vulnerability to a legal challenge.
Grounds for a state appeal may extend beyond the criminal trial
Can someone charged with a violent crime get a fair appeal? Procedural due process should be afforded to all criminal defendants. Yet a Tennessee woman’s predicament illustrates the challenges in bringing such an appeal.
