Defense attorneys in U.S. federal cases commonly file pretrial motions to dismiss indictments, sometimes arguing grounds such as selective prosecution or vindictive prosecution.
October 08, 2025
high
procedural
General defense strategy available in federal criminal proceedings.
Defense attorneys may present alternative video footage or analyses to challenge law enforcement conclusions in collision investigations.
October 07, 2025
high
procedural
Describes a common defense strategy in contested vehicle-crash investigations and prosecutions.
Grand juries are secret proceedings in which defendants and defense attorneys are generally not present to ask questions or defend themselves.
October 06, 2025
high
legal
Describes the typical format of grand jury proceedings in U.S. practice.