Two jury trials scheduled yesterday but 2 Motions to Suppress the arrests. I had a really good prosecutor, but I also had the better of the evidence. The first involved an MDTA officer who was out of his jurisdiction when he stopped my client. He first saw my...
Just announced today that I am included again.
This Blog will be vague although the client is writing am ecstatic review. I occasionally pound away on the fact that you have to check for new cases EVERYDAY. Too many lawyers are just plain lazy. There was a recent case that impairs one of the defenses I employ....
I had a trial on a handgun case last week. The client was refused bail as he had a prior gun violation and the State wanted a mandatory minimum of 1 with a maximum of 10. The arresting officer failed to turn his Body Camera on and made no observations with his Body...
Here we go again. Do we go to the Courthouse or do we do it over Zoom? Well that depends on where you are going? And if you are going inside, not everyone will be allowed entry because of social distancing- witnesses and family members will be in parking lots...
Client is arrested and help No Bail for 1st degree Assault. He is released at the Bail review. Client is indicted for 1st Degree Assault. Charge carries up to 25 years. It now gets assigned to a prosecutor who reviews the video from the Bar where this happened...
Last night around 9:00 PM I get a call to represent one of the two people who have warrants for drug possession. The case is over a year old and they did not know they were charged until a letter from the MVA suspending one of their driving privileges for an open...
I just received the magazine and since 2007 I have received this recognition.
The only upside for those not being detained is that it gives them a chance to complete the Program I have them enroll in. Because some of these cases are now a year old, the judges recognize that the client has basically been on successful probation for the year as...
Courts reopened today to different practices and procedures depending on the jurisdiction. I suggested and the MCDAA formed a Covid-19 Committee to get some uniformity for trial practice. Only a few judges have been interested in the Organization's input, although...
