It feels great to catch someone lying on the witness stand. It can change an entire trial. But it rarely happens by accident. The secret is to have perfect timing with the help of diligent preparation, even when you have a witness for no reason. A couple of years ago, I was prosecuting a domestic violence case involving a female […]
Walking through a casino, you may scratch your head and contemplate, “what game should I play? Maybe the slot machine?” There are thousands of them luring you in for a little spin. “Maybe a little black cat?” This game is no longer your father’s blackjack. Since then it has evolved into many variants. Considering dices? Those tempting prop bets can […]
Did you know… there are two sides of the law? There is the ‘public side’, which is where you are most likely operating and which subjects you to federal mandates, relentless regulation, fines, fees, penalties, jail time and even death. ‘The Private Side’ is available to everyone and provides an escape from ‘public law’. However, no one will talk about […]
You will agree with me that there are so many small businesses that have contributed a lot to the growth of the economy. They have created employment opportunities for many families, although some remain small throughout their operational lives. It is obvious that those who are starting new ventures have goals to achieve. And to mention that each business has […]
NLP stands for Neuro-Linguistic Programming and deals with three basic aspects, which are neurology, language and programming. It is a science that deals with behavior and the thoughts and feelings that influence it. It is a system of therapy that attempts to analyze how behavior and patterns can be changed through effective communication. It was originally founded in the 1970s […]
Since people are living much longer than in the past, the frequency of new marriages is increasing, even in later years. This latter phenomenon is raising a number of estate planning issues in the law of the elderly. On the flip side, we’re also seeing the blended family with “his, hers and theirs” children more frequently, creating another set of […]
Many of us write daily to-do lists, with the best intentions in the world to get to and complete what we’ve written. However, when things just don’t seem to get done, there is a way to hold yourself accountable and stick to your list. You can use the 3C method. First, CHECK. As you complete each task, check it off. […]
Are you a fan of black and white B-movies like me? No? Well you should be! You’re missing out on some great movies. Some are so bad that they are good; if only for its entertainment value. And, some of the good ones are great! Either way, they are all classics in my book. Many, many great sci-fi classics came […]
When someone is in police custody and is questioned about a crime that has taken place, the police must warn Miranda. The right to remain silent is included in the Miranda warnings to protect a suspect from self-incrimination. She’s probably heard this warning before on TV or in the movies. Anyone in this situation should remain silent because, as the […]
With the increasing number of crimes being committed in this world, many lawyers are needed. But these days it’s not just about getting a lawyer who can represent you in a normal case. They have to be outstanding and not like any other well known lawyer in town. The first thing is to know how to choose a law school […]
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