Eight Amazing Tips For Defender’s Survival in Tough Times
All defenders - whether under court appointment or government contract or in a defender office -...
Blue Collar Tactics in White Collar Cases Part II
Early last year, the government also used this traditional "blue collar" technique for the first time...
Blue Collar Tactics in White Collar Cases Part I
Criminal defense lawyers are familiar with law enforcement's use of confidential informants and cooperating witnesses in...
NOLO’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (Courts)
The average citizen's ability to gain access to the American justice system is significantly determined by...
NOLO’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (Domestic Violence)
Domestic violence occurs more often than most of us realize. People who are abused range in...
A Primer on Preparing for the Prosecution’s Expert
Despite the fact that experts have always played a prominent role in both civil and criminal...
NOLO’s Encyclopedia of Everyday Law (Neighbors)
Years ago, problems between neighbors were resolved informally, perhaps with the help of a third person...
The Cost of Representation Compared to the Cost of Incarceration
Fifty years ago the U.S. Supreme Court recognized the “obvious truth that a lawyer is a...
How to help Medical Experts do their best for the Defense
Criminal defense attorneys often turn to physicians and other medical experts for consultation and testimony. Hardly...
