How to Withdraw a Guilty Plea After Sentencing
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains a criminal appeal and how to withdraw a guilty or no contest plea using a motion for new trial or writ of habeas corpus. Visit...
View ArticleForensic Evidence – Intersection of Science and Law
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video describes forensic evidence as the intersection of science and law. It begins a new series on using science and law to defend against forensic...
View ArticleHow to Use Daubert v. Merrell Dow to Defend Forensics
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video describes the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals scientific and legal challenges to forensics in criminal court. It’s the 2nd video in our...
View ArticleWhat is a Writ of Habeas Corpus?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney What is a Writ of Habeas Corpus? This video explains habeas corpus and provides examples of pre-trial and post-conviction writs. Visit...
View ArticlePros & Cons of a Pretrial Diversion Program
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains the pros and cons of a pretrial diversion program, sometimes known as pretrial intervention. It considers how pretrial diversion works in...
View ArticleGrand Jury Testimony – Should the Defendant Testify?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains grand jury testimony and the pros & cons of defendant testimony to the grand jury in their own defense. The video further considers...
View ArticleWhat is the Secret Ingredient for a Great Cross Examination?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains the secret ingredient for preparing a great cross examination. It avoids cross examination techniques, rather the video explains how deep...
View ArticleHow to Use Jury Selection Questions to Defend Criminal Charges
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains how to use jury selection questions to identify biased jurors during the jury selection process when defending criminal charges. Visit...
View ArticleUse Stories to Create a Great Opening Statement in Court
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains why you should use stories to create a great opening statement in court. Since the opening statement is your first opportunity to tell...
View ArticleShould You Work as a Police Confidential Informant?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains the risks and benefits of working as a police confidential informant. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com for more information about...
View Article4 Ways to Beat Drug Possession Charges
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains how to beat drug possession charges. Beating drug charges involves a 4 step evaluation of your case. Visit https://www.gustitislaw.com...
View ArticleHow to Beat Theft Charges
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney In this video a criminal attorney explains how to beat a theft charge. This could be a shoplifting court case, a theft charge from Walmart, grand theft...
View ArticleHow to Beat a Gun Possession Charge
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney This video explains how to beat a gun possession charge. Beating a gun charge might involve challenging the traffic stop, vehicle search, the suspect’s...
View ArticleWho May Consent to Police Searches?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney To consent to a police search, the person consenting must have the authority to consent to the search. Authority can be broken down into two categories:...
View ArticleHow to Beat a Gun Possession Charge
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney A person may be found guilty of unlawfully possessing a firearm when they physically possess a gun without a permit or registration. Most commonly, unlawful...
View ArticleMaking the Right Choice: Blood Test or Breathalyzer?
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney If you are pulled over for a DUI, the officer may suspect you are driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both. Specifically, if you are suspected...
View ArticleHow to Withdraw a Guilty Plea After Sentencing
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney If you’ve entered a “guilty” or “no contest” plea and decide, after sentencing, you’d like to withdraw the plea, this is possible–and you can be...
View ArticleHow to Beat a Minor in Possession Charge
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney If you, or your child, is cited for a Minor in Possession (or MIP charge), you may be unsure of the path forward. MIPs are common in Texas and there are...
View ArticleHow to Get Shoplifting Charges Dismissed
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes in the country. It is estimated there are over 500,000 incidents of shoplifting every day in the United States....
View ArticleDefending a Sexual Assault Charge
Stephen Gustitis, Criminal Defense Attorney If you have been accused of sexual assault, there are three defense strategies your criminal defense attorney may utilize to defend the charges against you....
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