Americans do not need to be taught in school that we have the right to remain silent. With the surplus of cop shows on TV, the past couple of generations have grown up hearing the famous Miranda warnings multiple times each week. As a criminal defense attorney and part-time judge, I routinely visit classrooms as a guest speaker. I have witnessed … [Read more...] about Sometimes… Your Silence Can Convict You #CriminalDefense
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Arizona Criminal Cases Subject to Forensic Error
Three months ago, a man was released from a Phoenix prison after serving 42 years for the murders of 29 people - murders we now know he did not commit. In fact, he may have actually been a hero, with witnesses saying they saw him pull several women and children from the burning Tucson hotel that he was later accused of setting on fire. Our Mesa … [Read more...] about Arizona Criminal Cases Subject to Forensic Error
Can you “stand your ground” in Arizona?
As an Arizona criminal defense attorney in Mesa, I have found it interesting how the George Zimmerman trial has created a national debate about the wisdom of so-called "stand your ground" laws. Many states have enacted such statutes which basically remove the ancient requirement that one had a duty to retreat prior to claiming self-defense. … [Read more...] about Can you “stand your ground” in Arizona?
Lessons from the George Zimmerman Case
For nearly a month, the trial was held against George Zimmerman. The state charged him with second degree murder for the death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman asserted self defense under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground “ law, and plead not guilty. Six jurors were sequestered and charged with rendering one of three verdicts. Guilt of second degree … [Read more...] about Lessons from the George Zimmerman Case
Can Arizona Cops Seize my Medical Marijuana? #CriminalLawyer
As a criminal defense attorney in Arizona I can tell you that under Arizona law, police officers are vested with authority to immediately seize illegal drugs, including marijuana. Pursuant to A.R.S. §13-3413(C), seized drugs are then “summarily forfeited” which means that they are never returned to the owner and are destroyed without any kind of … [Read more...] about Can Arizona Cops Seize my Medical Marijuana? #CriminalLawyer
Domestic Violence Leads to Divorce
It is no surprise that abusive relationships often end in divorce. After a mere 41 days of marriage, television personality Evelyn Lozada has filed for divorce from her husband and NFL star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson. Johnson was recently arrested after allegedly head-butting Lozada. Johnson was then released by the Miami Dolphins one day later, and … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Leads to Divorce