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Jury Selection in Capital Cases

In a case in which a defendant may face the death penalty, jury selection takes on additional and different concerns than those faced in jury selection generally. The nature of the case, penalty phase procedures and length of the case are all additional factors that must be taken into consideration.

RELIEF FROM JUDGMENTS REGARDING COMPETENCY TO STAND TRIAL

A defendant does not generally have a right to appeal a judgment from a hearing on the defendant's competency to stand trial. The defendant only has a right to appeal his or her conviction for the offense with which he or she was charged.

AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT

A person commits the offense of aggravated sexual assault when he or she intentionally or knowingly, without another person's consent, causes the penetration of the anus or the female sexual organ of another person, causes the penetration of the mouth of the other person with a sexual organ, or causes the sexual organ of the other person to contact or to penetrate the mouth, anus, or sexual organ of the person or any other person.

Unlawful Flight Offenses

It is unlawful to flee to avoid custody or confinement, flight warrants, to avoid giving testimony, or to avoid service of process. The penalties associated therewith vary in duration and severity.

Where to Find a Defense Attorney and What to Ask at the Initial Consultation

If an accused has been arrested or is awaiting a trial on criminal charges he may wish to hire a defense attorney. There are numerous defense attorneys that an accused may have to chose from. There are various places to find a defense attorney.