Blog Posts in August, 2011
Posted on Aug 31, 2011 By Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
There's an old saying: A good lawyer knows the law, but a great lawyer knows the judge. You could predict exactly how Judge N. R. Smith would vote on an issue of first impression -- involving ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2011 By Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
Most people in Arizona know little about New Jersey other than what they may have seen on "The Jersey Shore." This is unfortunate, because New Jersey has long been at the forefront in ...
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Posted on Aug 26, 2011 By Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
All defense attorneys know that that eyewitness identification testimony is both the best and worst evidence. Best because it is so powerful. Worst because it is so often wrong. Mistaken ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2011 By Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
The crimes of drug possession and sale are a major component of the criminal caseload in both state and federal courts. Sentencing for federal crimes is governed by federal statutes and the federal ...
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