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Human Decency
to protect and serve; honor; integrity; trust These are the words I learned growing up in a police family. Being an officer meant you did
Looking for the Truth Shouldn’t Cost Friendships
Maybe you have been following the David Temple case. Maybe you haven’t. In short, David Temple was convicted of killing his wife in a totally
Why Would You Plead Guilty to a Crime You Didn’t Commit?
Sadly, many people do. Samuel Gross, a law professor at the University of Michigan and editor of the National Register of Exonerations writes: In the
Should your lawyer turn you over to the government?
Lawyers advise clients. Lawyers speak for clients. Lawyers do not give up their clients. Defense lawyers do not help the government. Criminal defense lawyer Norm
Not Your Typical Hollywood Ending
Chronicle Editorial Hits Nail on the Head: Hollywood ending, A potentially innocent man sat behind bars so that a prosecutor could get on television. “an
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
Some of the most powerful words in history: The Declaration of Independence. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
Juvenile Terminology Basics
Despite the fact that most juvenile delinquency cases center upon what would otherwise be criminal law violations, the terminology used in the courtroom is somewhat
System is Broken
‘This idea of total incarceration just isn’t working.’—Justice Anthony Kennedy Justice Kennedy and Justice Breyer speak out against a broken system. I agree! Incarceration is
Throwback from My First Term as HCCLA President
The following was my first “President’s Message” from May 2009: Throughout the past several years, I have watched and participated as our Association has grown
How Do You Reinforce Information for Your Client?
Client communication is key! You must communicate with your client regularly so that they will know what is happening and so that you can answer