Double Jeopardy places certain restrictions on the government, thus minimizing repeat trials against a criminal defendant, until the Prosecutor eventually wins the case.

Double Jeopardy is intended to give a criminal defendant closure after guilt or innocence has been determined. But it might not end there.

Double Jeopardy prevents a second criminal trial for the same offense...or does it?

Double Jeopardy protects against governmental harassment of the innocent.

We'll discuss a law firm screwing up their own lawsuit request for a jury trial; we'll talk more about a jury of your peers, and getting thrown out of political office.

Do you know when you have the right to a jury trial in administrative law matters? Criminal trials? Jury of your peers?

Do you know whether a jury trial is allowed for child neglect cases? Real property ownership? Ejectment?

What are your rights to a jury trial at criminal law?

Representing yourself at trial is a protected Michigan Constitutional right. But there are parameters by which a judge may restrict that right.

The right to an attorney and the right to represent yourself are protected by the Michigan Constitution.