Another aspect of my philosophy that I explain to every client at the start of the case is my view of the Attorney-Client Relationship. I believe it is essential that the client actively participate in the preparation of the defense of his or her case. I tell new clients that if I am going to…
As I developed my practice, I began hiring attorneys, paralegals and staff to help me. No matter how competent the people that I hired, I found myself dissatisfied with this style of practice. Clients felt more comfortable if they had one attorney handling their case from start to finish. So I made a career choice.…
In serious felony cases, such as vehicular homicide, aggravated assault, and homicide, the case typically begins with the suspect being arrested. Frequently, a bond is set in the first hearing within 24 hours of arrest. That bond is typically high. You need to understand how a bond works. If the bond is set, for instance,…
Lawyer advertising, including television, radio, billboards, etc., has become commonplace. Many people think that if a lawyer is successful enough to be able to afford advertising, it is a mark in their favor. Actually, you should steer clear of lawyers that advertise heavily. Advertising is expensive. To afford it, lawyers resort to an assembly line…
Hiring a criminal defense attorney is one of the most important decisions that you will make in your life. When you are charged with a crime, your freedom, your career, and your reputation are at stake. It is essential that the lawyer you select practices criminal defense exclusively, and has experience handling the type of…
The continuing drumbeat of increased consequences and penalties in DUI prosecutions has been accompanied by new prosecutorial strategies and techniques designed to make these offenses easier to prosecute. Perhaps the greatest example is a constellation of techniques that I refer to as “government science.” In the 1990s, the Tucson Police Department decided to switch to…
If you are arrested for DUI, you will, in all likelihood, have to defend two separate cases. In addition to the criminal case, it is likely that the Department of Motor Vehicles will take action to attempt to immediately suspend your drivers license. If you have taken a blood or breath test which reveals an…