Scott Peterson's most recent attempt at overturning his murder conviction is a "Hail Mary," according to one criminal defense ...

The former Grand Rapids police officer's legal team includes a father-son duo, an expert in excessive force and a former ...

Many counties offer defense lawyers flat-fee contracts, creating conflicts of interest and violating defendants’ rights.

President Donald Trump has directed the U.S. Justice Department to mobilize law firms to defend police officers unjustly accused of misconduct free of charge, marking the latest effort to steer the ...

The Denver-based federal appeals court concluded last week that a trial judge's comments urging a criminal defense lawyer to ...

Facing domestic violence charges is a daunting experience. You might feel overwhelmed, scared, or uncertain about what comes next. These feelings are normal. But one step can make a difference: hiring ...

Scott Peterson's strongest argument for overturning his murder conviction might end up being a long shot, according to one criminal defense attorney. Lawyers for Peterson filed a petition Monday ...

The American courtroom sometimes feels like a theatrical stage. In that vein, consider this a guide to some of the Diddy ...

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Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are setting up a legal defense ahead of his May 5 federal sex-crimes trial arguing that he ...

Maine doesn't have enough public defenders to represent people who are criminally charged and can't afford their own attorney.