Defense Attorneys
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Crime, Music, RapRap-Crimination
Rappers, write what you're going to write, but be aware -- the police are watching. -
Crime, Free Speech, PoliceHow To Counter-Protest Safely And What To Do If You're Arrested
If you are unfortunate enough to be arrested bear these points in mind... 
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Solo Practitioners, Women's IssuesFlying Solo As A Woman Attorney
Toni Messina's message to women attorneys thinking of going solo out there is -- let's stick together.
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Crime, TrialsWho Needs The Presumption Of Innocence, Anyway?
When you're the one in the back seat of the police car, you'll be begging for that presumption of innocence. -
Crime, Trials
The Secrets Of Cross-Examination
The toughest part of being a trial attorney, whether criminal or civil, is pulling off an excellent cross. -
Crime, Minority Issues, PrisonsO.J. Beats The Race Card Again
One-in-four white inmates are released following their first parole hearing, while fewer than one-in-six black inmates are. -
Crime, RapeWith Campus Rape, The Rules Are Different
There's no doubt this issue is trickier than it seems. -
Crime, Practice PointersNever Show Your Hand, Or Why Not To Testify In The Grand Jury
But when a client testifies in the grand jury and it works, there's no quicker way to end a prosecution. 
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TrialsSome Thoughts On What Might Happen If The Bill Cosby Case Is Retried
Will the prosecution be able to do any better the next time around? -
Celebrities, Crime, Trials
Why Bill Cosby Didn't Testify
Putting any defendant on the stand, even one as well-seasoned in front of an audience as Bill Cosby, is a risk. -
Jury Duty, Practice PointersBest Secrets Of Voir Dire (Or Why You Didn't Get Picked As A Juror)
How do you know which people are right for your case? -
Morning DocketMorning Docket: 05.17.17
* “I hope you can let this go.” Former FBI director James Comey was writing memos detailing his conversations with Donald Trump to document what he believed were the president’s improper attempts to influence the Michael Flynn investigation. Comey, a damn good lawyer, likely knew that an FBI agent’s notes are admissible in court as credible evidence. [New York Times]
* The Securities and Exchange Commission just got a Biglaw-style facelift: SEC Chairman Jay Clayton, formerly of Sullivan & Cromwell, has asked Willkie Farr partner Robert Stebbins to serve as his general counsel and SullCrom associate Sean Memon to serve as his deputy chief of staff. [Big Law Business]
* Rolling your eyes and calling a federal judge’s ruling on an objection “f*cking bullsh*t” will certainly do you absolutely no favors in Judge Amy St. Eve’s courtroom. In fact, it just might get you suspended from practice for three months and barred from being a lead trial attorney for a year. [Chicago Tribune]
* “I’m an attorney in a capital case!” In videos introduced into evidence during Dylann Roof’s mental competency hearings, the convicted killer said his attorneys were “evil,” “the spawn of hell,” and “liars,” and only wanted to keep them while representing himself “so I can abuse them.” [Post and Courier]
* Drake Law School has entered into an agreement with three historically black colleges and universities to increase its diversity. Entering students will be guaranteed a scholarship to cover at least half of their tuition. Drake’s first-time bar pass rate in Iowa was 82 percent in July 2016. [Iowa Public Radio]
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Crime, Sentencing LawThe Ultimate Stupidity Of Mandatory Sentencing
The only industry that will benefit from this cookie-cutter, throw-back approach is the prison industry.
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Crime, MurderWhen You're Accused Of Killing Your Parents...
How do police get innocent people to confess to crimes they haven't committed? -
CrimeWhen So-Called Real Science Becomes Junk
Say no to science, but yes to punishment? Criminal justice has just taken a step backward. -
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Crime, Death PenaltyThe Arkansas Death Penalty Debacle
How can anyone be killed without it being "cruel and unusual"? -
Education / Schools, KidsSex Abuse In Elite Schools: What A Surprise!
Choate has thrown down the gauntlet. We fessed up, now it's your turn. -
Crime, ReligionJesus Had A Terrible Public Defender
Ineffective assistance of Biblical proportions. -
