Judgment
Judgment The decision of the jury doesn’t take effect until the judge enters a judgment on the decision – that is, an order that it be filed in public records. In a […]
How Courts Work
Sentencing
Sentencing If the defendant is convicted in a criminal case, the judge will set a date for sentencing. Before that time, a pre-sentence investigation will take place to help the
Appeals
Appeals A popular misconception is that cases are always appealed. Not often does a losing party have an automatic right of appeal. There usually must be a legal basis for