Civil Trials

A police log is a report of all the crime and police activities in the area, and it is usually used to create a report of crime that is published in local area newspapers to alert residents and the public to the crimes that have occurred. These logs include both minor and major crimes, from shoplifting and simple juvenile assaults... more »

The standard of proof that is required to convict a defendant in a criminal case in a majority of adversarial judicial systems is known as "beyond a reasonable doubt." The standard of beyond a reasonable doubt has a long history in these judicial systems, particularly in countries that were once a part of the British Empire. The... more »

Affidavits are simply statements of fact, attested to by a person, based upon personal knowledge or belief of a matter. Unlike depositions, the person, or affiant, makes a statement but is not subject to cross examination. Affidavits are certified by a person authorized to administer oaths and are used in situations where the affiant... more »

There is no uniform body of federal law that can be applied to paternity testing. It is established by individual states. There are broad provisions that apply to all states which allow a paternity suit to be filed, provide recourse for a man who contests paternity, and establish the legal rights and responsibilities of a man and... more »

Forensic science is the use of scientific testimony in a legal setting. As such, forensic nurses are nurses who testify in court regarding scientific fact and opinions. The early call for forensic nurse work was in cases of domestic violence. However, forensic nurses may assist in taking evidence for criminal investigations. They may... more »