I told you so
September 5, 2022
Sometimes you need to exercise your right to remain silent. Sometimes you should take your lawyer’s advice.
Forever houses
August 25, 2022
My wife has a history of agreeing to rent or buy the first place we visit whenever we are looking for a place to live. This is great, she says. We’ll take it.
On a client’s changing expectations
August 19, 2022
Client expectations can fluctuate wildly, even within a given case. A big part of our job is to make sure these expectations are both informed and realistic.
The “Rule of Lenity” in D.C.
June 12, 2022
According to the “Rule of Lenity,” a court should construe any ambiguity in the language of a criminal statute in favor of the defendant.
On working with indigent criminal defendants
May 13, 2022
Five tips for representing indigent criminal defendants: (1) never push a plea, (2) don’t defend the system, (3) never contradict your client, (4) a light touch often works best, and (5) a thick skin will prevent burnout.
Online DUI Programs and Courses in D.C.
April 3, 2022
Find out more here about online DUI programs and courses that have been approved by the Office of the Attorney General in Washington, D.C.
On the “Claim of Right” Defense in D.C.
March 14, 2022
Although “claim of right” is a valid defense to robbery and other theft offenses, the defense fails when the defendant takes more than the property whose ownership is in question.
Webex Login for D.C. Superior Court Criminal Division Courtrooms
March 11, 2022
Here is the information you will need to log in by Webex video or phone to D.C. Superior Court Criminal Division courtrooms.
D.C. Superior Court Criminal Division: Judicial Assignments for 2022
Here are the 2022 Judicial Assignments for the D.C. Superior Court Criminal Division
