Chicago Criminal Defense

Stories from my experiences as a solo practicing criminal defense attorney in Chicago, IL.

Sunday, July 14, 2013

The George Zimmerman Verdict

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George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin in February 2012. That is a sad fact. But, yet Zimmerman was found not guilty and people can...
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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Current Update-Future Plans

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I realize it's been a long time since I've updated this blog. In 2009, when I began blogging here, it wasn't to attract readers....
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Closing Argument From Cold Case Murder Trial

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About two years ago, someone in the county jail (I can't remember who) gave my business card to his cell mate. Around here we call them ...
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Why The Death Penalty Should Be Banned

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The concept of being killed as a form of punishment has been around for a very long time. Individual societies have their own standards when...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Playing Catch Up

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Just yesterday, I realized I hadn't written a blog post since September. Every now and then, I do a Google search of my name just to mak...
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Belief In a Tough Case & The Trial

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In early August 2009, I was called by a young woman. Her brother was in the county jail and needed a lawyer. At this point, there's noth...
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