Anyone who watches a cop show on TV and certainly anyone who is reading this blog, knows that you DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE.  You simply don’t.  Especially not without a lawyer there  to protect you in any criminal … Continue reading →

Most people, and many attorneys, don’t know that there is a growing “speciality” of appeals lawyers that only do appeals.  Particularly they only do appeals to the US Supreme Court or State Supreme Courts.  Sometimes, if the case is prestigious … Continue reading →

Honesty is only one factor that controls whether or not I will take a client.  Some outrageous liars have made great clients and some dedicated truth-tellers have been really bad clients.  Lying to me is not a good sign but … Continue reading →

If you have fired an employee for cause and the ex-employee has filed for unemployment compensation, you will find that the process is fairly simple and most people can represent their own company.  But, 1. Know your state’s rules before … Continue reading →

Shot 16 times by officers: Innocent man files $20M suit We, the lawyers and citizens, need to put a stop to this uncontrolled behavior by the police. In case you think this is unusual, see also Militarized police overreach: “Oh, … Continue reading →

Well, here’s another post about the Zimmerman trial for martial artists. Question:  If Zimmerman had not had a weapon, would he have followed Martin?  Dunno. Question:  If Zimmernan had not had a weapon, would he have gotten out of the … Continue reading →

I just can’t help myself on this case. But these facts worry me as an expert in self-defense and one who testifies about this all the time. Facts assumed to be true: 1. Zimmerman sees and follows Martin 2. Martin … Continue reading →

Below is a link to an ugly analyses of the Zimmerman/Martin trial.  I have huge problems with it for the same reasons I posted about on July 2nd. http://abcnews.go.com/US/george-zimmerman-convicted-murder-manslaughter/story?id=19598422#.UdquOazjxeR What, exactly, are those problems of mine?  Simple:  the analyses is … Continue reading →

I was invited by neighbors to join them for hamburgers, hot dogs etc. and then the fireworks.  I accepted.  My neighborhood really loves the 4th of July.  We all kick in money and then someone goes and buys fireworks (out … Continue reading →

OK.  I don’t like posting about Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman trial.  Why?  Because everyone is ranting about race, suspicious behavior and Stand Your Ground laws.  I have a different issue.  What?  What could nobody else possibly be discussing that concerns me?  … Continue reading →