Defense Attorney: “I am moving to suppress the officer’s testimony.” Prosecution: “Why? We disclosed the evidence as soon as we got it.” -Flashback 12 hours- It is the night before trial and your email shows a new message. It is from the attorney you will be in trial with – tomorrow morning. He writes, “We just realized that there is some evidence we intend use tomorrow that you are unaware of.” It turns out the officer who arrested your client
I have seen jury consultant Robert Hirschhorn lecture several times (and stolen lots of his material for my own cases.) When It was revealed he worked on the Zimmerman case, I immediately understood how the defense overcame the “knock knock” joke in opening statements. Here is an article from USA Today explaining some of the jury selection strategies Hirschhorn used. SANFORD, Fla. — One of the people instrumental in helping George Zimmerman’s defense team pick an all-female jury says that
“Knock, knock.” “Who’s there?” says George Zimmerman. Answer – a guilty verdict. http://tinyurl.com/pzudpa7
Asset forfeiture occurs when the government claims someone has profited from criminal activity. The government will then attempt to seize the proceeds of that criminal conduct. However, law enforcement often seizes money and property well beyond what the law allows. Common scenarios include a person who was not involved in a crime yet has their property taken; or when there has been a minor crime, but there is substantial overreaching by the government in what they take from the person.
Arizona Aggravated Assault cases come in many different forms: (1) A person driving a vehicle, while impaired, injures another person; (2) A person who points a gun at another person and threatens them; or (3) A bar fight where one of the people suffers a “Serious Injury.” Moreover, if a “dangerous instrument” is used or a “Serious Injury” occurs, then the government will make an allegation that the Aggravated Assault is a “dangerous” offense. The dangerous allegation is the scariest
Since the news that Bernnie Madoff was arrested for Securties Fraud, the term “Ponzi Scheme” has been used in every newspaper, television news show and blog. Below is a thorough explanation of a “Ponzi Scheme.”
Below is a list of resources for methamphetamine issues. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA): NIDA’s mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. City of Phoenix Methamphetamine Resources Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Methamphetamine) National Center on Substance Abuse and Welfare
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