Month: January 2015
In Glossip v. Gross 14-7955 the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), ordered a Stay of Execution in Oklahoma because the state does not following the protocol for the lethal injection. The order really means SCOTUS continued the execution of three people until they revisit the case on the merits in April…
What is a Redaction? I asked my lawyer if I could get an expungement for an old case, and he told me no but that I could get a redaction. What does that mean? What is a redaction? A redaction is an identical filing to an…
Everyone should know that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) is against the law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. If you are pulled over by law enforcement officers and they believe you have been drinking, you may find…
I have never been arrested before. My lawyer tells me that I have character. She also told me that character alone is enough to be found not guilty. Is this true? Is character evidence enough to get me acquitted? Character is enough to get you acquitted….
Generally speaking, crimes can be placed into one of three broad categories: crimes against the person, crimes against property, and crimes against society. The first of these, crimes against the person, refers to a variety of criminal offenses that involve the use of force or the…
When people are accused of a crime, they are generally most worried about the direct consequences of a conviction that may be imposed by a court. Depending on the severity of the offenses, these penalties may include significant fines, restitution, probation, or even jail time. While…
My lawyer and I have been discussing my prior record because I have new charges and I am debating whether I should testify in my new case. She told me my prior record may come into evidence if I testify, but it will not come in…
Potential clients always ask me, “What makes a good police brutality case?” Damages. Good damages makes a good police brutality case. I have clients all the time tell me about some of the most outrageous police conduct. Then I ask, “what is your worst injury?” The answer to…
What is the standard at a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania. My case is not in Philadelphia County, but one of the surrounding counties. I have a copy of the affidavit of probable cause, and the story is ridiculous. What is the preliminary hearing standard to make it…
