I’ve worked for over 30 years in courtrooms and have seen some hilarious courtroom stories. Cases that are “too real” to even be on a reality show. Here’s a funny one I thought you’d like:
A sixteen year old named Deontre stole a car. It was his first big crime and he was proud of it. He raced …
The media regularly holds up “celebrity” lawyers as miracle workers—able to get people off from impossible charges against them. Are they really better? If you were charged with a crime, would you be better off with a celebrity lawyer? From over 30 years of work as a lawyer in courtrooms, here are three ideas I have:
1. Celebrity …
Some of the most popular TV shows are about forensic crime scene investigators and the medical examiners. They manage to work miracles every week. Of course, they’re also sexy, smart, tough, and have exciting jobs! But what do they really do?
They do have interesting jobs and some are even pretty good looking. But there are four things …
What about innocent crime victims who get robbed of their purses or money? Or their cars are stolen and trashed? What if they lose time from their jobs? Do they ever get paid back? How are they compensated? In Minnesota where I practice criminal law, here are seven things that can help crime victims.
1. For over thirty …
We always hear about the rights of accused people and all the constitutional protections every citizen has in America. They’re all critically important rights—of course. But what about innocent victims? Do crime victims have any rights?
In Minnesota, where I practice criminal law, the legislature has given crime victims several rights. Here are some:
1. Crime victims have …
Here in Minnesota, start running back for the Vikings Adrian Peterson, admitted beating his 4-year old child. Criminal charges were filed in Texas. In Minnesota, the government opened a child protection case against Mr. Peterson, and presumably, the mother also.
What does that mean? What happens now?
1. The government may open a child protection case whenever there’s …
Judges wear robes. What a lot of people really want to know is what do judges wear underneath them?? Before we get to that, let’s look at the trappings of a modern courtroom.
If you’ve ever been in one, you’ll remember they’re usually big. The design is formal, barren, and plain. The judge always sits on a raised …
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