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	Miranda rule and Miranda rights are important The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning. The rights include: a. The right to remain silent and to refuse to answer any questions; b. The right to know that anything the suspect says can and will be used against the suspect in a court of law; c. The right to consult with an attorney and to have an attorney present during questioning; d. The right to have counsel appointed at public expense, prior to any questioning if the suspect cannot afford counsel.

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Criminal law involves prosecution by the government of a person for an act that has been classified as a crime. Our Louisville Criminal Defense Lawyers are expert lawyers in the legal field of criminal defense. We can help you out of your legal troubles.

	Kentucky Incarceration rates for prisoners.
	incarceration rates for prisoners under State or Federal jurisdiction, per 100,000 residents* , *Incarceration rates for inmates sentenced to more than 1 year. in Kentucky 12/31/1998 379 12/31/1997 372 12/31/1996 331 12/31/1995 311 12/31/1994 288 12/31/1993 274 12/31/1992 274 12/31/1991 262 12/31/1990 241 12/31/1989 222 Source: BJS, National Prisoner Statistics data series 1998-1989

Civil cases, on the other hand, involve individuals and organizations seeking to resolve legal disputes. In a criminal case, a state prosecutor initiates the suit, while the victim brings the suit in a civil case.

Persons convicted of a crime may be incarcerated, fined, or both. However, persons found liable in a civil case may only have to give up property or pay money, but are not incarcerated.

Common criminal cases and topics related to criminal defense include:

• Death Penalty
• Assault and Battery
• Homicide
• Manslaughter
• Juvenile Justice
• White Collar Crimes
• Federal Sentencing Guidelines
• Environmental Violations
• Financial Fraud Law
• Government Fraud
• Possession of Control Substance
• Telemarketing Fraud
• Mayhem
• Insider Trading
• Healthcare Fraud
• Insurance Fraud
• Mail Fraud
• Tax Evasion
• Probable Cause
• Child Abuse
• Cruelty to Animals
• Miranda Rights

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Louisville Audio & Video         Jury Hears Arguments in First Vioxx Injury Case AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 4:52, 7/15/2005 Texas jury hears opening statements in the first wrongful death case against Merck over the marketing of its painkiller Vioxx. Lawyers for the plaintiff say Vioxx caused the death of 59-year-old Robert Ernst. The defense says Ernst had an irregular heart beat, arguing no conclusive scientific evidence links Vioxx to that condition Source: NPR

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