How Can an Eye Witness to a Crime be Wrong?

Remember the famous line-up scene in the film, The Usual Suspects? eye witness to a crime  Probably because of films and TV, we all think an eye witness to a crime can identify an accused and be right most of the time.  Especially, if they accused stands in a line-up.  But, as I mentioned in the last post, when DNA testing has exonerated …

Time to Buy my New Book, “Taste of Temptation”

My new book of short stories called, Taste of Temptation, was published in September of this year.  It’s available now for the low price of $2.99 at Amazon.  Taste of Temptation

Here’s the link:  https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Temptation-Colin-Nelson-ebook/dp/B01KADRQFI/ref=sr_1_11_twi_kin_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480626969&sr=1-11&keywords=colin+nelson

It’s also available in paperback.

Have you ever been tempted to “get even?”  Get revenge?  Stand up for the underdog to make sure justice is done?  …

Is the U.S. Worse Today?

is the U.S. worse todayBetween the election process, the media fixation on bad news, and peoples’ natural tendency to complain—many ask the question: is the U.S. worse today in comparison to the past?

I can’t answer for everyone, but let me give you my own experience as a trial lawyer for over 30 years and the condition of the criminal justice system.  …

How the Supreme Court Works

In this crazy political environment, many people are worried about the new president and who he may appoint to the Supreme Court.  Instead how the supreme court worksof listening to the media and worrying, I’d suggest visiting it in Washington to see how the Supreme Court works.

Most tourists visit the capitol and and the White House.  Very few stop at the …

7 Reasons to Visit Southern Africa

southern africaIf you’re thinking about getting out of the U.S. for a while, try Southern Africa.  My wife and I spent about two+ weeks in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Botswana—all located in the bottom triangle of the African continent.  You should visit Southern Africa to clear your head!

Here’s why—

  1.  The people we met were friendly and interested in