Landmark Cases & Legal Concepts

Gerstein Hearing and the 48-Hour Probable Cause Requirement

Courtroom Roles: Who’s Who and What They Do

Is Affirmative Action Racist? What the 2023 Supreme Court Ruled

What Is a Writ of Certiorari? Petition, Review, and Ruling

What Is a Gavel? Uses, Origins, and Symbolism

Is Nuisance an Intentional Tort? Elements, Defenses, and Why It Matters

Mitigating Factors: Examples, Sentencing, and Capital Cases

Prosecution Witness vs. Defense Witness: Rights and Questioning

Is Truth an Absolute Defense to Defamation? Substantial Truth and Limits

What Does Arraignment Mean in Court? Pleas, Bail, and Rights