The Legalization of Marijuana Doesn’t Solve Financial Problems. So What.
For years I’ve been saying that legalizing marijuana so we can “tax the stuff” and put the money […]
How to get the worst sentence possible (Hint: Think “War Machine”).
How to get the worst possible sentence… as illustrated by “War Machine”. “War Machine” seems to be doing […]
“If you won’t show up on the small stuff…” – On playing Gallaga and bond hearings.
I’m working on an appeal. The case was major- with the defendant sitting on a $950,000 bond (meaning, […]
Honoring Columbus Day: Can I get a mug shot?
Light the tree, set off the fireworks and pass out the candy… it’s Columbus Day in America! Today […]
When Dying is Outlawed Only Outlaws Will Die in Peace.
[separator /] Update: 10/30/14- Brittany has a new video out. You can find it here with less commentary than […]
…But The Problem Isn’t Plea Bargaining.
Earlier this week somebody forwarded me the Economist article on eliminating plea bargaining. Like most mainstream suggestions on […]
The Kane County Sheriff’s “Candidate Forum” That Should Have Happened.
Look like I missed a great opportunity to learn a little about the next Kane County Sheriff last […]
Come on, Daily Herald. You can do better.
When I think of local papers who don’t care about actually “reporting” local court news but would rather […]
I didn’t always distrust the police.
People ask me if I went into criminal defense because I don’t trust the police. Oddly, that couldn’t […]
The Revolution Will Not Be Twittervised, Apparently.
I like twitter. It’s fun. Not just fun because you can “interact” with Nancy Grace, but also fun […]
Three dumb things people say to the police… all the time.
So, you’re sitting in my office and you’re mad that you got a ticket or were arrested for […]