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“Challenging a Warrantless Search By Police In a Constitutionally Protected...
Last month six defendants litigated a group suppression hearing which raised the issue of a warrantless search of a constitutionally protected space. The warrantless search resulted in the police...
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How Does Evidence Get Tossed Out of Court?
Many clients ask “how does evidence get tossed out of court?” At trial, your criminal defense lawyer may challenge the evidence against you through the cross-examination of theUse a Motion to Suppress...
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The Magic of Preparation
A fellow criminal defense attorney once wrote about the magic of preparation and the art of defending people accused of crime. He eloquently noted the job of the defense lawyer was not to seek justice,...
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Our Criminal Justice System – 19 Things Clients Should Know!
There are many misconceptions about our criminal justice system. But the more you know about how the system really works, the better you’ll assert your rights and protect your interests when confronted...
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11 Points of Action to Help Your Friend or Loved One After an Arrest
As the Holidays approach we focus upon our family, friends, and giving. The last thing on our mind is what do to help a loved one or friend arrested and in jail. This, however, is a reality for many....
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“How to Use Stories to Distinguish Yourself From the Competition”
Stories are the vehicle through which criminal defense lawyers typically communicate with juries. Since the jury decides whether a defense case is persuasive or not, it must be built from their point...
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Fourth Amendment Protections and Exceptions
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution has three main purposes. First, it protects the person, the home, and a person’s belongings. Second, it prohibits unreasonable searches and...
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Seven Ways A Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You
Our country’s criminal justice system is comprised of individuals and agencies working together to investigate crime on the streets and dole-out justice in the courtroom. When someone is arrested this...
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The Loss of Attorney-Client Privilege
From reliable sources I learned that feathers ruffled from a recent post on the loss of privilege when a “professional” became aware of “child abuse” during their professional interaction with clients,...
View Article“How to Cultivate Your Personal Brand”
How do your individual attributes and professional experiences create value in the lives of other people? What qualities do you project? For what are you known for? In total, these things embody your...
View ArticleCommunicating Plea Offers to Clients in Criminal Cases
The criminal defense lawyer’s professional responsibility to each client is timely communicating plea offers made by the prosecutor. When a defense attorney fails to communicate a plea bargain offer to...
View ArticleSupporting Colleagues Who Take a Stand
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney I watched a fellow defense attorney vilified in public this week. Most of the rancor was centered in social media, but much of it came in comments in the...
View ArticleWhat Are My Rights With Police After Getting Arrested?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney What are your rights with police after getting arrested? This video explains your right to remain silent and your right to an attorney if you get arrested by...
View ArticleWhat Are Some of the Best DUI Defense Strategies?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney What are some of the best DUI defense strategies and tactics for defending your DUI or DWI charges? Visit Gustitis Law for some experienced insight into...
View ArticleYour Right to Silence Applied to Police Encounters
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney How is your right to remain silent applied to specific police encounters in the field? Board certified criminal attorney, Stephen Gustitis, addresses this...
View ArticlePlea Bargaining Pros and Cons – 3 Arguments For Plea Bargaining
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney We begin our series on plea bargaining pros and cons. This series explains arguments for and against plea bargaining. In this first video of a new series on...
View ArticlePlea Bargaining Pros and Cons – 3 Arguments Against Plea Bargaining
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney The 2nd video in our series on plea bargaining pros and cons. This video explains arguments against plea bargaining. In this video on plea bargaining pros...
View Article3 Reasons to Defend Yourself in Court and Plead Not Guilty
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney What are 3 good reasons to defend yourself in court? Our 3rd video in the series on plea bargaining pros and cons explains the reasons to plead not guilty,...
View ArticleWhat Are My Rights With Police? (When Stopped for Police Questioning)
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video answers the question: what are my rights with police when stopped by the cops for police questioning? We must know our rights! In this video,...
View ArticleDangers Students Face in a University Disciplinary Hearing
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney What dangers do students face in a university disciplinary hearing? This video begins a new series on navigating a student disciplinary hearing in college....
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