RaquinMercer Law Offices
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Month: August 2022

Can someone force you to confess?

After your arrest, you might face pressure from a number of people to behave a certain way or say specific things. Complying with everyone's wishes or even casually discussing your situation could jeopardize your safety, however. Confessing because you feel like you...

DNA evidence is not perfect

DNA evidence changed how criminal prosecution works. However, it is not infallible and might lead to false convictions. According to the Innocence Project, both the District of Columbia and Maryland allow for post-conviction DNA testing for crimes of violence. Even if...

What are some outcomes to appealing a conviction?

Everyone should have effective counsel when going up against criminal charges in court. Unfortunately, some people end up with a conviction because a defense attorney committed mistakes that contributed to the outcome. Additionally, sometimes a trial judge misapplies...