If you've been subpoenaed or listed as a possible witness for a trial, it can feel like a lot of pressure. What should you say? What shouldn't you say? What if the judge yells at you? How should you dress? All of these matters can impact a case. Thankfully, a good lawyer never leaves a [...]
For our final installment in our series on landmark criminal cases in United States history, we're taking a look at Dusky vs. United States (1960). You might have heard the phrase "competent to stand trial" quickly mentioned in court dramas like Law & Order. What does this phrase mean? When does it apply? How might [...]