Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Responding to a Federal Search Warrant
Can anything be more intimidating than having a group of federal officers materialize on your doorstep with a federal warrant, demanding entry so they can search your home? It can happen with little or no warning following investigations by various federal agencies that snatch unsuspecting people in their net. Now, more than ever, you… Read More »
AI Hallucinations in the Legal World
When a California man facing illegal gun possession charges was ordered to be held without bail, the man’s defense team argued that the charges clearly did not warrant such a punitive response. Prosecutors produced multiple pages of their rationale to support their stance. Unfortunately for them, their exhaustive documentation was peppered with errors. AI… Read More »
Understanding the Terminology in an Investigation
After the gruesome shooting spree at Brown University, police hastily released photos of a person named as a person of interest. Tips from the public led to a speedy capture of the man, who was held and released after a few hours. Four days later another video was released with the expectation that the… Read More »
How Reliable is Fire Forensics?
If you’ve been charged with arson, a trial could be emotionally charged. The destructive clout of fire, with its impacts on property and life itself, is impossible to ignore. Proving that a fire was arson, not simply a tragic accident, however, is not necessarily as easy as it appears on tv. Can We Trust… Read More »
If You’re Married to a Defendant in a White-Collar Case…
Trillions of dollars are lost due to white collar crimes in this country every year. Many of the fraudsters—3/4 of whom are men—are married, and quite often their spouses know nothing about their crimes. Nonetheless, those spouses pay a hefty price. And while both men and women find themselves in this spot, far more… Read More »
Defending Federal White Collar Crime Charges
White collar crimes don’t involve violence, but they do cause significant harm. That’s why the federal government pursues such charges with zeal. These are crimes that occur through deceit and the violation of people’s trust. When the crime occurs across state lines or on federal property, it becomes an issue that is investigated and… Read More »
An Ethical Criminal Defense
Every day in courtrooms across the country, criminal defense attorneys defend the Constitutional rights of ordinary Americans who’ve been accused of crimes. We know that these clients are innocent until proven guilty, and, as criminal defense attorneys, we have both the responsibility and the moral authority to use every tool the law allows in… Read More »
Charges Protesters May Face
As the number of political demonstrations and protests across the country grows, we’ve seen a consequent rise in arrests. If you are considering participating in a protest march, it’s a good idea to do so with a clear understanding of the potential risks to your liberty. But isn’t Peaceful Protest Legal? Yes, throughout history,… Read More »
What To Know About Court Motions
If you’ve ever watched a courtroom drama unfold on the big screen or on television, you’ve heard lawyers make motions. While you’ve probably never really thought about them, the fact is various motions can make an immense difference in the outcome of a trial. What Exactly are Motions? Written requests made by prosecutors and… Read More »
Can Jailhouse and/or Confidential Informants be Trusted?
Police use jailhouse snitches and confidential informants (CIs) to get information in order to obtain warrants for cars or homes or to put suspects behind bars all the time. Not everyone is a fan of the practice, and some serious concerns demonstrate why: Police raids based principally on informant tips can be exaggerated and… Read More »
