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Attorney Mark Hayes recently handled an appeal that points out the complexity and importance of Rule 404 and “prior bad acts” evidence. Rule 404...

While Justice Antonin Scalia of the U.S. Supreme Court was a divisive figure on many issues, I hope we can all agree that he was a great defender of...

Most readers will admit to watching, or at least having seen, television shows about trial lawyers. Boston Legal, The Good Wife, Law & Order – the...

The North Carolina Court System can be confusing.  What's the difference between District Court and Superior Court?  How does the Court of Appeals...

Attorneys often emphasize the importance of having strong expert witnesses, whether the witness is testifying in a criminal case, a division of...

For readers who have watched one of the dozen legal television shows that have been popular in recent years, they may get the impression that every...

Attorneys are responsible for understanding proper damages in a legal matter: the amount and type of damages to claim in a lawsuit or whether the...

The Fourth Amendment provides another important protection from police. This Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures....

People commonly misunderstand their obligation to cooperate with police. Frequently, an individual believes that he or she must answer any questions...