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A quick definition of criminal lawyer:

A criminal lawyer is a type of lawyer who helps people who have been accused of committing a crime. They work to defend their clients and make sure they are treated fairly in court. Criminal lawyers are different from prosecutors, who work for the government and try to prove that someone is guilty of a crime. Other types of lawyers include those who work on business deals and contracts, and those who help people with legal problems like divorce or immigration.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A criminal lawyer is a type of lawyer who specializes in representing people who have been accused of committing a crime. They work to defend their clients and ensure that their rights are protected throughout the legal process.

Examples: A criminal lawyer may represent someone who has been charged with theft, assault, or drug possession. They may also work on cases involving more serious crimes, such as murder or manslaughter.

For example, if someone is accused of stealing from a store, they may hire a criminal lawyer to help them fight the charges. The lawyer would work to gather evidence and build a strong defense to prove their client's innocence or negotiate a plea deal if necessary.

Another example would be if someone is charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) offense. A criminal lawyer would work to protect their client's rights and ensure that they receive a fair trial. They may also negotiate with the prosecution to reduce the charges or penalties.

Explanation: Criminal lawyers are essential in the legal system to ensure that everyone has access to a fair trial and that their rights are protected. They work to defend their clients and ensure that they receive the best possible outcome in their case. The examples illustrate how criminal lawyers work to defend their clients in different types of criminal cases.

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CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

16:15

@MrThickRopes: you can also sort by decision date and look at the graph at the top left to get a good idea of when schools have waves (every week, every other week, Thursdays, rainbow or solid, etc.). While you still won't have control, it gives you a better idea of what you can expect and when

MrThickRopes

16:20

Cool I’ll do that

LeanDeadCloud

17:35

BC is every two weeks so there is a very good chance their wave will be on thursday

SplittingNotQuitting

17:42

How does the live updates page work? I notice that I'll often see the same person receive 4-5 or even more decisions within a minute or two. Do schools provide decisions for specific LSAC account #s and then LSAC releases them in batches or something along those lines?

CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

17:44

@SplittingNotQuitting: If you click on the name, you'll likely notice that they are updating their profile with decisions received on multiple different days.

CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

17:45

@SplittingNotQuitting: Everything on here is self-reported, so we have to count on each other to be accurate and update for us to use the data points effectively

SplittingNotQuitting

17:46

Ah, I understand. I was under the impression it was interfaced with the automatic status updater. Thanks.

CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

17:47

@SplittingNotQuitting: I actually haven't seen anyone on here say that the automatic status updater works. Just lots of questions from individual users as to why they can't get their updater do work 🙃

CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

17:48

**to work

SplittingNotQuitting

17:50

Haha. I was wondering how legit it was. I'll just continue to watch my LSAC status tracker and email like a hawk.

CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

17:51

I am half expecting a restraining order from my status tracker. I feel dangerously close to reaching stalker status 😳

UnderRepresentedTryhard

18:55

W&M sent an apology letter for not having my decision on time. I appreciate the thought but I also was preparing myself for the worst

CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage

19:20

@UnderRepresentedTryhard: Did they send you an answer with their apology?!?

bigfatsloth

20:48

should i withdraw my applications when i decide where im going is that a part of the process or is it not needed

eggan

20:51

it would b considerate to the schools and to the people still waiting for decisions yes

eggan

20:52

anyone on hold, their fate depends on how many people withdraw before the deposit deadline

bigfatsloth

20:52

interesting ok i’ll do that thank u eggan

DastardlyDaniel

21:12

Anybody know the best place to find admitted students group chats?

PuzzlingDustyJackal

22:26

GWU status checker says decision made but no email bruh

UnderRepresentedTryhard

22:27

@CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage: No. If you mean “answer” as in being accepted/denied, no

UnderRepresentedTryhard

22:27

Check portal

TheKAF

22:46

Is a $30k total difference in COA between two similarly ranked schools too much? Even if the most expensive one has a niche concentration I want to pursue?

UnderRepresentedTryhard

22:54

uhhh if you're rolling in dough (hundreds of millions to billions) sure...but if you're taking out a loan, don't do it. You can pursue what your niche falls under and their may be a course that teaches that niche. check courses if they're available tho

UnderRepresentedTryhard

22:55

wrong there. i deserve death penalty

Heavenly-Eclipse888

23:27

Guys i want to apply to colleges but ALL of them have a 4.0 scale and my school has a 6.0 (my GPA is 5.4- average)

MrThickRopes

1:37

Niche concentrations are basically just marketing

MrThickRopes

1:37

Don't make a $30,000 decision based on that

pinkandblue

9:12

@Heavenly-Eclipse888: okay whats your point

pinkandblue

9:12

mine also was like this

eggan

9:20

ur applying to law schools? yeah LSAC converts the GPAs for you

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