criminal defense

Drug laws have changed a lot since the original passage of the federal Controlled Substances Act in 1970. Researchers are constantly developing new drugs and seeking their approval for medical use; meanwhile, previously unknown drugs turn up in the illegal drug supply. It often takes a few drug busts and drug-related medical emergencies or overdoses […]

It is possible to talk your way out of most obligations these days. You can get out of attending a destination wedding by complaining about the prohibitive costs. You can decline invitations to multilevel marketing parties by claiming that you have to work or help a family member with home repairs; with any luck, the […]

What is the opposite of due process of law? What is the opposite of a fair trial? Of justice in the criminal court system? Often, it is prosecutorial misconduct. Unless you attend law school or are personally involved in a criminal case, it is hard to appreciate the vast number of rules that the state […]