Category Archives: How To Help Your Court Case
Swear to Tell the Truth: The 16 Most Important Things to Do — and Not Do — on the Witness Stand
[by Mark J. Sullivan, Certified Criminal Defense Specialist] Whether you’re the defendant or a witness, proper preparation – following the lawyer’s advice – can be the single most important thing you can do to affect the outcome of the case. THE 16 DOs and DON’Ts
So You’ve Been Arrested… Now What?
[by Scott Ciment, Esq] Take a breath and read on. You’re going to have to make some decisions, and you need to think carefully about how to handle this terrible situation. As an attorney, I recommend that you learn as much as you can about the criminal court process, so … Continue reading
11 Reasons NOT to Talk To The Police
[by Mark J. Sullivan, Criminal Defense Attorney, Riverside County CA] This article might just as well been titled “You have the right to remain silent. Use it. Say nothing.” This doesn’t mean “Deny having committed the crime.” It means telling the police officer that your attorney has advised you not … Continue reading
“You Have The Right To Remain Silent” by Randy Moore, Criminal Defense Attorney, Santa Clara County CA
You have the right to remain silent! By Randy Moore Attorney at Law Santa Clara and Alameda County I recommend that any citizen confronted by police exercise their constitutional right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves. Why? It was commonplace in Nazi Germany to hear “you will talk if … Continue reading
“When the Police Call, there’s only ONE thing to Do” by Donna Ortleib, Criminal Defense Attorney, Orange County CA
When the Police call, there’s only one thing for you to do By Donna L. Ortlieb Attorney at Law When you find out that you are being investigated by law enforcement for possible involvement in criminal activity, what should you do? In fact, you have two options. Only one is … Continue reading
“The Felony Process in Illinois” – By David J. Shestokas, Criminal Defense Attorney, Cook County IL
The Felony Process in Illinois David J. Shestokas, Attorney at Law Since 1994 when I became an Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, I have been involved with persons charged by the State with violating the law. The system is at once complex and simple. It is complex when it … Continue reading
“Ten Important Facts Regarding Your Drivers License After Getting Arrested for DUI” by Ray Moore, Criminal Defense Attorney, Santa Clara County CA
TEN IMPORTANT FACTS RE YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE: One. You have to request a hearing re your driving privilege suspension within 30 days. Your license suspension will automatically start in 30 days from the day you were handed the Order of Suspension/Temporary Driver’s license. Two. ORDER OF SUSPENSION/TEMPORARY DRIVER’S LICENSE is … Continue reading
“Suppression of Evidence” by Kirk Tarman, Criminal Defense Attorney, San Bernardino County CA
SUPRESSION OF EVIDENCE-THE BASICS This article is designed to give a layperson a superficial understanding of a motion to suppress. Basically when an attorney says that he is going to attempt to suppress evidence in a criminal case, he is stating that he wants to keep some of the evidence … Continue reading
“So. You’ve Been Arrested – First Things First or Law 101″ by Scott Ciment
So, You’ve Been Arrested . . . First Things First…. If you are reading this, there is a good chance that you’ve recently been arrested. If it is your first (or second, or third) time being charged with a crime, take a breath and read on. You’re going to have … Continue reading
“Representing Informants” by Stuart Kirchick, Criminal Defense Attorney, Santa Clara County CA
Representing Informants By Stuart Kirchick Criminal Defense Attorney Santa Clara County As a second year law student in 1988, I attended a conference of criminal defense attorneys in San Francisco where half the day was devoted to discovery procedures for the disclosure of informants. In discussing the subject, each prominent … Continue reading

