Are you allergic to strawberries?
A common misconception is that as a criminal defense attorney, I represent “criminals” – bad people. In fact, most of the people that I represent are decent, hard-working people who, on occasion, happen to have done a terrible thing. Because of that terrible thing that they did, they are facing horrible life changes, including imprisonment,…
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
In October of 2015, a young man, David (not real name), was convicted of First Degree Murder and Child Abuse in connection with the death of an infant who was temporarily in the custody of his girlfriend. David had no criminal record. He loved children. His girlfriend had two children from former boyfriends. Those children’s…
WHAT MOST ATTORNEYS WON’T TELL YOU ABOUT NAVIGATING JAIL AND/OR PRISON
If you or a loved one gets involved in the criminal justice system, you will be confronted with the reality of jail and/or prison. Most lawyers will not talk about these things as they feel as it sends the wrong message. But jail and/or prison are a fact of the criminal justice system. Here is…
GOVERNMENT SCIENCE
As a result of popular TV shows, there is a significant misconception concerning the role of science in the criminal justice system – “forensic science.” The public is led to believe that the criminalists and other “scientific experts” who routinely testify for the government in criminal cases are unbiased professionals dedicated to finding the truth.…
Should You Make Notes During a Criminal Investigation?
Making notes when you are the subject of a criminal investigation is dangerous. If you have read the rest of my website, you know that one of the worst things a defendant can do is provide statements to law enforcement. The statements can be twisted and can only hurt your case. The same is true…
Are public records easily obtainable in Arizona?
The Arizona public records law is very user friendly. Unlike the federal Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Arizona public records law is simple, straight forward, and easy to understand. Materials available include police reports, financial records of public entities, employment records, maintenance records of forensic laboratories, and much more. To give you an example…
Should you submit to a polygraph?
Law enforcement officials will sometimes request that a person under investigation submit to a polygraph. This frequently comes up in cases where a child or infant has suffered injuries under what the law enforcement officers find to be suspicious circumstances. Many people are afraid to refuse the request to submit to a polygraph thinking that…
Talking to Someone in Jail
If you’re viewing my website, you may be searching for an attorney for someone who has recently been arrested and is currently in jail. Even before hiring an attorney, there are some things that you should know about communicating with someone in jail. Being in jail can be confusing, frightening, even terrifying. Most people who…
Your Right To Remain Silent
Suppose a detective left his business card at your place of employment. He wants to have an informal meeting to ask you some questions about a pending investigation. What should you do? Any competent attorney will advise that you should not make any statements to the police. You should invoke your constitutional right to remain…
The Price
Delivering outstanding criminal defense services is a demanding task. It is necessary for me to charge accordingly. I will, however, ensure that you will not incur unknown additional expense. I will provide you with written fee agreement, in advance, letting you know exactly what the fees will be in the case. There is never a…