I’ve worked as a trial lawyer for over 30 years. I’m also a musician–jazz and rock. BB King died recently, but his influence on so many people, me included, was profound. Blues form one of the fundamental basis for both jazz and rock music. But, you ask, what could the blues have done for me in a courtroom? …
Recently, I was representing a young man accused of assisting an attempted murder. The action occured at a local shopping mall. Allegedly, two rival gangs met at the mall, didn’t find the girls interesting, so they decided to “dis” each other and see what would happen. In the end, Facebook had the “last word.”
The boys chose to …
In 1979, young Etan Patz was finally allowed to walk to school by himself in New York. He never made it to school and he vanished without a trace. Police started a massive search for the boy but couldn’t find Etan or even a body.
In 2012, police arrested Pedro Hernandez after he confessed to his brother-in-law about …
Having just returned from two days of horse racing at the Kentucky Derby, I thought you might be interested in the highs and lows of the event. This year was the 141st race!! Traditions linger in bluegrass country and so do the old traditions of the Kentucky Derby. Here’s why you should go—at least once in your life:…
Here’s a fascinating story about a bank for criminals. You’re probably familiar with companies like bit.com—a totally legitimate company—and how it’s changed banking, cash and credit transactions.
There was a similar company called Liberty Reserve that was shut down by federal authorities in New York. The owners and chief officers have been charged with crimes. Here’s the story …
After working in courtrooms for almost 40 years, there’s a change I’ve seen. Now, trials have become more like wakes or visitations prior to a funeral because of victim impact statements.
I’m talking about murder trials. Since the 90s, the rights of victims have expanded greatly—something which is good. So often, the media and the courts give all …
At the Boston Bomber’s trial (Dzhokhar Tsarnaev), the family of the youngest victim, Martin Richards (age 8), has come forward to ask that Tsarnaev’s life be spared. The first part of his trial has ended with the jury finding him guilty. (No surprise) Now, the second part starts where the government is asking the jury to sentence Tsarnaev …
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