Unconstitutional Dog-Sniffs – Man’s Best Frenemy
“Working like a dog.” This is a phrase I have never quite understood. My dog has never worked a day […]
From the Grave to the Witness Stand – Why Drew Peterson Lost His Sixth Amendment Rights
Anyone who follows the news, and likely some who do not, is aware that on September 6, 2012, Drew Peterson
The Racial Injustice Act
Have you ever heard of Marcus Reymond Robinson? He is the man who was convicted of kidnapping 17-year-old high-school student
D’oh! Fracking Gets the Green Light?
On July 3, 2012, the North Carolina legislature adjourned sine die – with no appointed date for resumption – bringing the two-year
You Are Entering the Exception Zone
Meet Emily Herx – an English teacher at a parochial school. Emily is a happily married, ambitious young woman who
The Thirteenth Juror: The “CSI Effect”
We have heard it repeatedly: “A criminal defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.” There is no doubt this is a
Objection, Hearsay :(
As lawyers (or aspiring lawyers) we pride ourselves on our ability to interpret language or the intended meaning behind various
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