Proof & Defenses in Criminal Cases

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Is self-defense always a valid defense to criminal charges? How do prosecutors prove criminal intent? This section answers these questions and takes an in-depth look at the use of fingerprints, DNA, and lie detector tests in criminal cases.

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Criminal Procedure FAQ

Defenses to Criminal Charges

What is an Alibi?

What Is Entrapment?

Fingerprint Evidence in Criminal Cases

DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases

Lie Detector and Polygraph Tests: Are They Reliable?

Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense?

Questions on Proof & Defenses in Criminal Cases

Should I cave to pressure to plead guilty and avoid trial?

Getting Legal Representation When You're Charged with a Crime

Learn about the rights you have to legal representation, when you can represent yourself and when you might need to hire an attorney of your own.

Court-Appointed Attorneys in Criminal Cases
Most criminal defendants are represented by court-appointed lawyers who are paid by the government.

Using a Private Criminal Defense Attorney
Defendants who do not qualify for the public defender or panel attorney will need to find and hire their own. Learn how to conduct a thoughtful search, and how private attorneys bill for their services.

Representing Yourself in a Criminal Case
It's rarely a good idea to represent yourself in a criminal case, especially when jail time or prison is a possibility if you lose. Learn about self-representation and when it might make sense to be your own lawyer.