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What Are My Fifth Amendment Rights?

What Are My Fifth Amendment Rights? One of the unique things about living in the United States is the U.S. Constitution. As U.S. citizens, we have many rights that are part of our lives. The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution are rights that apply to everyone. These rights apply…

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Double Jeopardy: Feds and State Can Still Both Charge You for Same Conduct

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “Can I be arrested without evidence against me?”   When the Utah jury acquitted a man named Roberto Román of first-degree murder of an officer of the peace, Román and his attorney breathed sighs of relief. Román was still convicted of two…

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