Archive: May 2008

When Gerry Spence Speaks – I Listen!

It is undisputed that Gerry Spence is one of, if not the, best trial attorneys on planet earth.  I don’t care what he is talking about, I am listening.

Mr. Spence represented a man named Brandon Mayfield. Mayfield, an American Lawyer, was accused of being connected with the deadly train bombing in Madrid, Spain. As it turns out, he was…

Why Defend A Criminal?

All criminal defense attorneys are asked the above question.  However, the answer will surely not be the same for every attorney.  Below noted criminal defense attorney Thomas Mesereau discusses the subject.  The next time I am asked the question “why do you defend criminals” I will simply adopt his answer.  Here it is:

What Remedies Are Available to Madoff's Victims?

Everyone who invested with Bernard Madoff has lost a tremendous amount of money. The victims are not just wealthy businessmen. On the contrary, many of the victims were charities. What remedies and restitution are available to them? This video addresses these issues:

What is the Crime of Possession of Narcotic Drugs?

The crime of Possession of Narcotic Drugs is found in Arizona Revised Statute, section 13-3408. This crime makes it illegal for a person to knowingly:

• Possess a narcotic drug
• Possess a narcotic drug for sale.
• Possess equipment or chemicals, or both, for the purpose of manufacturing a narcotic drug.
• Manufacture a narcotic drug.
• Administer a narcotic drug to another

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I Posted My Bail – So Why Won’t They Let Me Out of Jail?

So you posted your bond, you are ready to be released…ready to go home, but you are told the government will not let you go free until you have a Nebbia hearing.  In frustration, you ask “what is a Nebbia hearing?” 

What is a Nebbia hearing?

A Nebbia hearing, named after the case of U.S. v. Nebbia, 357 F.2d 303 (C.A.N.Y.…

What is the Arizona Crime of Bribery?

Bribery can be committed very easily, as it typically only involves words and not actions. One of the more common types of bribery is attempting to bribe a police officer with monetary compensation in exchange for the officer dismissing or overlooking potential charges against that person.

In Arizona, this crime is detailed in A.R.S. 13-2602- bribery of a public servant…