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The Role of a Criminal Law Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

I have been in the legal field for over 30 years and a paralegal going on eight years. Then, an opportunity came along to work for the County Public Defender’s Office, defending people in misdemeanor, felony, and now the only paralegal in the office on capital cases. Paralegal to the Prosecution. Communicate with Clients.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. What is a Government Paralegal? Federal Government 5%.

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An Inside Look into Incarcerated Education

Blackstone Career Institute

The correspondence Paralegal certificate program has been curated to serve the inmate population in a way that is accessible, affordable, and applicable to students who are seeking ways to learn new skills and implement positive changes in their life. Any questions about these courses can be directed to an admissions advisor.

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Three-Part Series: Criminal Case Processing in North Carolina, Part III – Felonies

NCBA

Courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, the Paralegal Division blog is publishing a three-part series the first three weeks of February. By the North Carolina Judicial Branch Are you interested in understanding more about criminal court case processing in North Carolina?

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What is Commercial Burglary (Penal Code § 459) and What Are the Defenses?

The Paralegal Resource

This crime is also defined as entering a commercial building with the intent to commit a felony other than stealing the property of another. 459, is the entering of a shop, store; office building, or any other commercial building with the intent to steal and then stealing something.

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What is a Preliminary Hearing?

The Paralegal Resource

In every felony case, a preliminary hearing is required. The hearing's purpose is to test the sufficiency of the evidence to determine whether the case merits continued attention. The accused can waive such a hearing and give up his or her right to such a hearing, but this is rarely done.

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What is "Resisting Arrest" Under Penal Code § 69?

The Paralegal Resource

69 breaks up "resisting an executive officer" into two definitions, each of which can be charged as a felony. 69), also known as "Resisting Arrest," as a trumped-up charge, meant to spite a defendant who was so audacious as to question the perhaps unclear authority of a police officer. Penal Code ?

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