Judges may order pretrial detention based on a defendant's criminal history, the seriousness of the allegations, and the danger the defendant poses to the community.
November 21, 2025
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temporal
Principles used in pretrial detention decisions in criminal procedure.
Criminal defendants in U.S. courts may waive counsel and represent themselves at their hearings or trial.
November 21, 2025
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temporal
Right of self-representation in criminal proceedings.
A writ of mandamus is a judicial order used to compel a lower court or official to correct a clear legal error.
November 21, 2025
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legal_definition
Appellate-court remedy used to address clear legal errors by lower tribunals or officials.
A dismissal without prejudice permits a plaintiff to refile the same claim after the case is dismissed.
November 21, 2025
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legal_definition
Civil procedure consequence of a dismissal that does not bar future litigation of the same claim.
Summation misconduct is conduct by prosecutors during closing arguments that involves making inappropriate or false comments.
November 20, 2025
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definition
Definition of a form of prosecutorial misconduct mentioned in the article.
Civil lawsuits alleging wrongful conviction may assert claims including failure of police or prosecutors to disclose exculpatory evidence and coercion of witnesses to give false statements.
November 20, 2025
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legal_process
Common categories of allegations in wrongful-conviction litigation referenced in the article.
Civil litigation stemming from alleged wrongful convictions can result in monetary settlements or jury awards.
November 20, 2025
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legal_outcome
General outcome patterns in wrongful-conviction cases illustrated by settlements and a jury verdict discussed in the article.
Civil plaintiffs can seek compensatory and punitive damages for tort claims such as assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
November 18, 2025
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procedural
Typical remedies pursued in civil lawsuits arising from physical assaults and related emotional harm.
Failure by prosecutors to meet discovery or filing deadlines can result in dismissal of criminal charges.
July 01, 2025
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procedural
General prosecutorial and court procedure consequence when discovery or filing deadlines are missed.