Good lawyers never telegraph their case to the opponent
Your client has been indicted and the case is docketed for trial. At this point, you have some critical strategic thinking that needs to...
The biggest threat to freedom is the loss of truth
When the internet first came along I thought it was going to be a great tool for commerce and the sharing of information. Little did we...
A court reporter is the lawyer's best weapon.
Of all of the weapons in a criminal defense lawyer's arsenal, a court reporter is the biggest weapon with the most lasting impact. Every...
Preliminary hearings - a note for both lawyers and clients.
The first time your client should see a courtroom, if he’s out on bond, is a preliminary hearing. Some jurisdictions first require an...
Confronted by police? Remain silent - it's your RIGHT!
It is fundamentally important for all serious criminal defense lawyers to make it clear to the marketplace at large that the right to...
The psychological matrix during arrest can be overcome with.... (sh!) silence.
Nearly all people who come into contact with the criminal justice system for the first time do so at the time they are arrested. An...