Entering the courtroom can be an intimidating experience, especially for those facing criminal charges. It’s important to understand the key aspects of courtroom procedures that defendants can expect and how Catanzaro Law can provide expert legal service, representation, guidance, and strategies for a strong legal defense. Courtroom Procedures: What to Expect Arraignment: The first court [...]
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Mar, 2021Courtroom Positions and Personnel
So, in the past we've written several posts on legal jargon to help you understand certain legal concepts. We've also written about basic courtroom etiquette and procedures. With that in mind, this week we're beginning a new series on the most basic parts and proceedings of a courtroom. After all, if you're someone who doesn't [...]
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Sep, 2019What Does “I Object” Mean?
You’ve heard it in just about every courtroom drama ever made. An attorney shouts, “I object!” and suddenly the scene gets intense. Or you may have seen parodies of courtroom objections in movies and TV. But what does “I object” mean? Why do lawyers say it? As we put the finishing touches on our legal [...]
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Jul, 2019What is Plausible Deniability?
Sometimes in the court of law, it’s not about proving that the defendant didn’t do something. Sometimes it’s about proving that no one can know whether the defendant did something or not. In our legal system, people are “innocent until proven guilty.” In other words, if someone comes against criminal accusations, the court has to [...]