Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Are You at Risk of Having a Judge Issue a Gag Order?
If you’ve been following the national news at all, you may be familiar with the attention Donald Trump has been drawing when it comes to gag orders related to various trials. Such orders are often headline-grabbing in high profile trials—but what about average people who find themselves facing a criminal trial? Are gag orders… Read More »
Health Care Fraud
Health care fraud is serious business with serious consequences. As the most expensive white-collar crime in the country—racking up nearly $100 billion in lost funds involving private insurers and another $100 billion in Medicaid and Medicare–the state of Nevada does not look kindly on this type of fraud. Both state and federal prosecutors are… Read More »
Surprise! Fingerprints aren’t Unique After All
The results are in, and plenty of scientists and forensic experts are taken aback: the universally accepted conclusion that we all have a unique set of fingerprints has been debunked—or has it? The Old Science For literally hundreds of years forensic analysts have focused on the endpoints and branching in the ridges of fingerprints—called… Read More »
Sassing Off in Court
When you’re in front of a judge in a courtroom, you may have 101 things running through your head that you’d just love to say. But regardless of the situation, it’s advisable not to spout off. That’s in spite of what you may hear about Donald Trump’s sass in court. Mr. Trump’s Behavior In… Read More »
Civil Forfeiture is a Problem
Civil forfeiture is something that occurs with regularity across the country, but because so many jurisdictions don’t provide accurate records of their activity, it’s impossible to state the amount of money/property we’re talking about with any specificity. But let’s be clear: governments pocket billions of dollars this way. What Exactly is Civil Forfeiture? When… Read More »
Is a Change of Venue Worth Considering?
When facing criminal charges, a change of venue may be appropriate in some circumstances. What are those situations, what are the benefits of venue change? Is it something worth considering in your criminal case? When is a Change of Venue Request Appropriate? There are limited reasons for which a change of venue may be… Read More »
When Testifying is Dangerous: The Witness Protection Program
The U.S. Marshals have been charged with operating the federal Witness Protection Program in order to provide new identities to individuals who face the possibility of retribution when testifying against organized crime groups like the Mafia, for example, who terrorize communities and are involved in significantly violent crimes. The government understands that cooperation can… Read More »
Help! I’ve Just Been Charged with a Felony!
If you’ve been charged with a crime and arrested, you are no doubt feeling alarmed. What’s next for you? Should you cooperate with police to demonstrate your innocence? Should you do whatever it takes to get out of custody? No and no! If you are facing felony charges, your first steps have a monumental… Read More »
The Use of Deadly Force by Federal Officers
Numerous federal agencies are tasked with protecting the public. They include the FBI, ATF, DEA, and Federal Marshals. And while they do put a lot of bad actors away, they have been responsible for more than 150 fatalities and 80 injuries in a period of just five years. That leads to questions about just… Read More »
Police Transparency a Must
If you think of police as part of the community, you realize that there is a social contract that requires trust of law enforcement among community members. How is such trust achieved? Many experts believe the key is in transparency. Practical Implications More than four in ten Americans report a declining perception of police… Read More »
