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...
Drug epidemic not just a health problem, it's a legal problem as well
There is a drug crisis in the United States and it's affecting all of us, even non-users. Intoxicants have been popular since early...
To win a criminal trial you must play the poker.
The most important thing you must know when engaging in the trial of a criminal case is you have more power to win than you think. The...
Why I am a criminal defense lawyer -
People always ask me why I became a criminal defense lawyer. The answer is complex, but let me tell you a story that will help you...
Plea bargains - the pros and cons
Plea bargains scare people. What is a plea bargain? Clients often don't know what a plea bargain is, and many lawyers don't explain them...