Nigel Sinclair Hogan Sr was convicted by jury trial of Murder in the Second Degree. On appeal he claimed reversible error by the State’s use of a “peremptory” (“for no stated reason”) challenge to a potential jury. Hogan’s attorney, during jury selection, raised a General Rule 37 (‘GR 37’) objection to the State’s use of Read More…
Category: Criminal Defense
What to Know About Taking a Lie Detector Test
Polygraphs (lie detector tests) have been around for decades. First invented in 1906 by a British cardiologist, they were utilized by law enforcement for interrogations by the 1920s. People are usually in two camps: (1) lie detectors are science, and they provide truthful results, or (2) lie detectors are pseudo-science fiction, and they can’t be Read More…
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender is a Crime
Failure to register (FTR) after a sex offense conviction is a separate and serious crime. What happens if you fail to register as a sex offender? It is either a felony or a gross misdemeanor, depending on the underlying conviction. A FTR conviction can result in jail time. If you are facing charges for failure Read More…