The phrase that someone "turned himself in for the crime" is one that is commonly heard in local TV news and movies, but doesn't always have a specific meaning. At the very least, it refers to a person presenting himself to the police or other authorities for arrest...
Near the beginning of any formal criminal proceeding, the charged defendant has the option of pleading guilty or not guilty. For some people, the idea of ever pleading guilty to a crime makes no sense. Others may be motivated to plead guilty for a variety of reasons,...
Many people who are facing arrest and/or investigation for a state or federal crime wonder how much they should tell their criminal defense attorney about what actually happened, for fear of endangering themselves, their family, or others who could be implicated in...
