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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…