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Over the years, I have discovered that there is a great deal of confusion regarding when the police are required to advise a person of their Miranda (or Constitutional) rights before speaking with them.  There seems to be a general belief amongst non-lawyers that before the police ever talk to you (other than during a traffic stop) they must advise… read more →

Over the years, I have had numerous clients approach me after they have been questioned by authorities and asked me whether they should have talked to them or not. The simplest answer is 'no' especially if you have any reason to believe they are questioning you because they believe you have committed a crime. SIMPLE QUESTIONS CAN LEAD TO AN… read more →

Criminal jury trials are intensely stressful for the Defendant and his/her family. Knowing your fate is in the hands of six or twelve total strangers is nerve racking. Once it reaches the trial stage there isn’t much left to be done by the Defendant or his family.  All that is left is hoping and praying that the defense lawyer is… read more →

After formal charges have been brought against a criminal defendant (either by indictment or accusation), the case will be scheduled for arraignment. I often receive calls asking what on earth an arraignment is and what the defendant and his/her family should expect to occur at the hearing. As I tell all my clients, an arraignment is nothing to be feared.… read more →