...How Bloomington DUI / Criminal Defense Lawyers Can Help You DUI lawyers are criminal defense lawyers with knowledge and skills in the criminal defense arena handling driving under the influence (DUI), and DWI (driving while intoxicated) cases. These attorneys are experts in the specific DUI laws pertaining to the state he or she practices. If you are arrested for drunk driving in Bloomington, hiring a DUI defense attorney is a wise decision. One of the important roles of a DUI criminal defense lawyer is to protect the rights of the accused. These lawyers are bound by the law to assist their clients by making sure they are treated fairly by the criminal justice system. A criminal defense lawyer acts as an advocate for the accused doing everything...
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...wouldn’t pay attention to them. One huge moral dilemma I’m going through right now if that I got a DUI a couple months ago and I have to go to court. My sister tells me to not plague guilty and for the reason that this is my first DUI the lawyer may make me a deal with the judge and take off dome of the charges. My father tells me to plague guilty if they are giving me the charges I got the DUI for and to not plague guilty if they are giving me charges that I didn’t do. So I’m in this dilemma and I don’t know what to do because I have never been in a court house. I have had some speeding tickets but I don’t go to court, I just pay the fine and that’s all. As I mentioned this is my first time going to a court house and I’m nervous about it. I still don’t know what to do if do what my sister says. She explains that if I don’t plague guilty the lawyer may get me a deal and reduce the charges and may get the opportunity that I can keep my drives license. She is been explaining me all that and that some of her friends also recommend me to not plague guilty. For my own side I have asked to several friends that what happened to them and if they plague guilty or not? Some of them did not plague guilty and they say that affectively the lawyer got them a deal and the fine was reduced. Other of my friends got lawyer and it didn’t helped him in nothing, he had to pay the fine and the lawyer. My father tells me to plague guilty. He says that if the city is not giving me any charge that...
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...If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, a basic understanding of the justice system is essential to mount a proper defense. Not only will this aid your criminal lawyer in representing your case, but also dramatically increase your odds of avoiding a conviction. Below, Goshen, NY criminal lawyer Marc D. Orloff, Attorney At Law answers several criminal law FAQs. Criminal Law FAQs Do I Need a Criminal Lawyer? Consulting with a seasoned criminal lawyer is crucial when facing criminal charges. An attorney will assess the details of your case, offer valuable guidance and advice, file necessary paperwork, negotiate with the prosecution, and ensure you are treated fairly throughout the proceedings. When Should I Call a Criminal Lawyer? You should contact a criminal lawyer as soon as you are arrested, become aware you are under investigation, or suspect you have committed...
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...got to the third floor, there were two cases going on. One case had a “please be quiet” sign in front of the door, and all the observation seats in the courtroom were filled. The second case’s door was open and there was only one person observing, so we chose that one because it seemed less threatening. The courtroom was relatively small and the only people that were really in the room were people that needed to be present during the court hearing including the lawyers, witnesses, judge, court reporter and jury. There was only one other person observing besides the people I came with. Once we got settled into our seats, it was immediately obvious that the person was on defense for driving under the influence of alcohol. The witness currently on stand was the office who pulled the defendant over. The person asking him questions was the prosecuting attorney, who we later had the opportunity to interview. The prosecutor was asking the witness very detailed, specific and precise questions about the night of the DUI. These questions included asking about the surroundings and environment of that night, including where they were located and a description of the cement sidewalk where the sobriety tests were performed. The witness was also asked to describe, very specifically, which field sobriety tests he asked the defendant to perform. The three tests that he had described were the lack of smooth pursuit test, the Romberg Test and to stand on one leg. The lack of smooth pursuit...
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...Avocet (Attorney at Law) By William Long “A good lawyer, you get your money’s worth. I have used David on three different license related issues. I have recommended him to many friends all with excellent results.” A 5.0 Star review Posted by Victor on Jun-19, 2011 on Avvo. Sometimes we are forced to make the call, sometimes we just decide to make the call, and sometimes we get the call. In the form of a letter. What is the call you say? Call My Attorney! Ah ha! now you’ve done it, because once this right is invoked the wheels of justice begin their eerily slow revolutions leading to what, if it is your lucky day, is ironically referred to as a speedy trial. The call is usually to bring about some resolution to the problems of life which invariably come along. Problems that because of their very existence create conflict with that antique parchment drafted and signed by our forefathers, many, many years ago, called the Constitution of the United States of America. The Law, the governing authority that allows us to maintain a civil society without anarchy or monarchy. Under the law there is a group of people who are known as officers of the court. We know them as Judges, Attorneys, (British solicitors in lower courts and barristers in higher courts), court clerks bailiffs and court reporters. But between you and I and our heroes of justice if you will, there exists this three tiered buffer of law enforcement better known as police officers sheriffs and Marshalls, the...
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...A criminal lawyer must hold a juris doctorate and an attorney’s license in order to practice criminal law. Experience in criminal law is advisable before obtaining a position as a criminal lawyer. Throughout their careers, criminal lawyers often seek out additional training and continuing education programs to sharpen and expand their legal skills. However, significant clinical experience may be equated with some criminal law experience for a recent graduate. Or, participation in internships, volunteer positions or part-time jobs with public defenders and prosecutor offices can be the necessary work experience required. They can either be directly approached by a client or designated by the court of law to do so. Once the attorney has contacted the client, it is his responsibility to extract all the details of the charges filed against the client; collect the information related to the case and then prepare a strong defense that will help acquit the defendant in the court of law. This may sound simpler than it actually is as criminal law itself is quite intricate and difficult to grasp. To build a strong case for his client, a criminal defense attorney has to collect information from a number of sources such as the police, the investigators involved in the case as well as the witnesses. There is a vast amount of time spent gathering evidence like police reports, eyewitness testimonies and any other information pertinent to the case. As a result, criminal lawyers utilize the...
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...line in a production line. The encounters of individuals who enter through the legal procedure may be effortlessly seen in the court by any onlooker. While as an onlooker, one is not getting the immediate experience of being a litigant or casualty, it is not hard to understand the emotions that get from court procedures by seeing them. The run of the mill sample of the production line like framework is most unmistakably seen amid arraignments. It is likewise where a lawyer will be formally informing the court that they are speaking to the litigant. While on the books it seems like a generally clear strategy, practically speaking, it is normally experienced to be perceptibly diverse. As I have watched, these occasions do happen, however don't show up so clear to the respondents themselves. They frequently show up in the court and sit tight for a considerable length of time and hours on end holding up to be approached, not comprehending what's in store and with little correspondence with their lawyers preceding being called upon. The room is dependably entirely filled...
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...History of Ethics: 1908 – Canon of Ethics 1969-70 Model Code 3 parts: 1. ethical considerations → what lawyers should do. 2. disciplinary rules → what lawyers must do. good 3. BAR _______________ acceptable set minimum conduct bad 1983 – Model Rules – most states follow. Set forth rules & comments akin to DR (set forth minimum conduct acceptable) 2000 – Ethics 2000 Commission ▪ California Rules of Professional Conduct – the only state to reject the ABA’s model rules or code. ▪ Ethics are governed by the highest court in the profession, not the legislature ▪ Vast majority of states, state bars (looking to ABA rules, not CA though) come up with the rules. 1. Licensing and Bar Admissions ▪ Regulated by the states. Most jurisdictions have chosen to test as a means of acceptance to the bar. ▪ Residency Requirement: 1. Out of State Residents - May the state discriminate against who gets into the BAR on the basis of residency? No. Supreme Ct v. Piper – woman applied to NH bar, lives 400 yards from NH border & application denied. Piper was admitted despite the state’s claims that non-residents were less likely to be familiar w/ local rules, lawyers not living in NH can’t be trusted, and out of state lawyers are less available for in state proceedings. Rule: State bar cannot discriminate on the basis of residency. 2. Geographical Restriction – some states permit waiver of the bar exam – ex: if...
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...Few good man Time from time you may hear stories of abuse by the military justice "system". There are multiple destroyed and financially devastated families out there suffering heartbreak and loss at the hands of an uncaring, unfeeling and unjust process which makes a mockery of our Bill of Rights. Military justice for the majority is prefabricated according to the wishes of the local Commander, and the "trial" or "court-martial" is tantamount to a pre-ordained verdict of GUILTY. How could any court proceeding be considered fair when the "convening authority," by right of title, is given the power to select the judge, the jury and defense and prosecution attorneys? It may go "unsaid," but the implication is very clear - if the convening authority "sees fit" to bring about a court-martial, then the accused can be assumed to be guilty. What's special, or even topical, about A Few Good Men movie is it speaks to how military honor can be so readily suborned by the authoritarian impulse. And second, how the same honest pride - not to mention competence - is necessary to bring such posturing would-be tyrants to justice. The main issue the movie touches upon is military justice. A good marine abides by the following code: 1. Unit 2. Corps 3. God and 4. Country For this code to be at its effective best, it must be governed by truth and justice. What happens when truth and justice fail to be active participants of this code? Justice has been defined in many ways...
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...Introduction A case scheduler is a program that enables an enterprise to schedule, initiate and manages jobs automatically. It is a control program that selects from a job queue the next job to be processed. The whole essence of using a case scheduler is organization and time factor. Proper time management makes an institution quite successful and Evelyn Avi’s firm is not an exception. The Legal Case Scheduler service offers an efficient interface for all Lawyers and administrative staff to plan their office and business endeavours resourcefully. Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. “Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it” (Peck M.S. 2010) This write up provides a comprehensive explanation of the development of a Legal Case Scheduler. The new system intends to resolve the problem of, case/data mismatch, improper time management technique experienced by the administrative staff of the firm. The workers shall also be able to search and retrieve data from the database. Also included in this report will be the problem statement, aim, objectives, scope and the justification of the project. Firstly, the problem statement shall be discussed comprehensively with the best methodology approach to be applied. Then the aim shall be mentioned. From the aim, the objectives shall be outlined. The scope and justification of the entire project shall be discussed in details too. The entire project goes through some process like planning, analysis,...
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...15: RUTHIE LIM-SANTIAGO vs ATTY. CARLOS SAGUCIO A.C. No. 6705 March 31, 2006 FACTS: Respondent, atty Sagucio was a former Personnel manager and Counsel of Taggat Industries Inc. Thereafter in 1992, he was appointed as Asst. Provincial prosecutor of Tuguegarao Cagayan . Employees of Taggat filed criminal charges against the complainant who took over the management and control of Taggat, withheld the payment of their wages and salaries without a valid cause. The complainant charges respondent with the engaging in private practice of law while working as a government prosecutor and for violation of Rule 15.03 of CPR. ISSUES: 1. Whether or not the respondent violated Rule 15.03 of CPR. 2. Whether or not being a former lawyer of Taggat posits conflict of interests with his work as Asst. Provincial Prosecutor HELD: The Court finds that there is no conflict of interest on the part of the respondent when he handled the preliminary investigation of the criminal charges filed by the Taggat Employees. The issue of the matter of the criminal complaint was pertaining to the withholding of the wages and salaries of the Taggat employees which occurred from April 1, 1996 to July 15, 1997. Evidently, the respondent was no longer connected with the Taggat Inc during such period since he is working as Assistant Provincial Prosecutor since 1992. Should there be apparent conflict of interest, it must be supported by sufficient evidence that Taggat, respondent’s former client...
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...they’re just so logical and irresistible.” James Careful then contacted the local police and reported his conversation with Stewart. Stewart was arrested for capital murder. At trial, James Careful testified against him. Careful related the entire March 14 conversation to the jury. Stewart was eventually found guilty of six counts of capital murder and was sentenced to death. Issue The issue is whether or not Stewart can petition for a writ of habeas corpus and whether or not Mr. Careful violated the attorney-client confidentiality privilege. Rule The ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (ABA MPRC) has changed the landscape of attorney-client relations by creating an exception to confidentiality. Under the MRPC Rule 1.6(b) (1) a lawyer may "reveal" or "use" confidential information "to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm.” McClure v. Thompson, 323 F.3d 1233 (9th Cir. Or. 2003) Petitioner sought habeas corpus relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C.S. § 2254 after being convicted for three aggravated murders. Petitioner claimed ineffective assistance of counsel, alleging that his original defense attorney improperly disclosed the locations of the bodies of two children whom petitioner was ultimately convicted of killing. Although the appellate court held that petitioner's consent was not fully informed, the disclosure was nevertheless proper because...
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...There are two types of arguments within class action: one is motivated by morals the other influenced by self-interest. Example – Specifically Jed’s character is driven by the desire to achieve moral justice. His arguments are targeted at supporting those who cannot afford to buy justice. His law firm does not aim to make money; instead it aims to bring justice to the ‘underdog’. Host: First scene is there a scene that captures Jed’s character best? Apted: “Absolutely. It’s this idea of a “contingency case” Nick Holbrook spells out to Jed that “even if they win the case, they won’t see the money for years” Point 2 – Jed’s character is much more complex. Even though he argues fiercely for the victims of big business, he also does this for personal glory and fame. This shade of self-interest is apparent in the dinner scene with Maggie, where she accuses him of using clients to win cases, then abandoning them afterwards. Host: “Sounds interesting! What role does Maggie’s character play in the movie?” Apted: “Well, for the most part of the movie she provides a strong contrast to her father. Her arguments and actions are motivated by a desire to beat her father, advance her career and become a successful partner in her law firm. She is completely driven by self-interest. For example when Maggie is asked to prove her loyalty to the law firms interests her argument lacks compassion and ethics, but is still ruthless and effective achieving her aims. She accuses a victim in...
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...Class of 2014 First-Year Professional Development Timeline Ongoing Check email, the Career Center webpage and the Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) for updates at least weekly. Review and regularly re-assess your personal professional network. Review legal & business media sources, including market-specific publications, both for subject matter content and possible points of connection. Attend and participate in the Career Center’s required first-year curriculum. Engage with the Law School and broader legal community to: o Master key laws and current challenges in your practice area of interest; o Strengthen core skills needed to demonstrate your commitment to qualification for a career in your desired field; and o Create advocates invested in your professional success by actively pursuing intentional relationships. October 2011 Prepare your best legal resume, utilizing the guidance and resources provided in this Manual. Prepare your “baseline” cover letter for legal positions utilizing the guidance and resources provided in this Manual. Attend Foundations of Professional Development presentation to which you are assigned by LARW section. o Receive and review your copy of the Class of 2014 Career Planning Manual. o Receive and review the eight-session, required curriculum for all firstyears. o Receive and review the list of summer opportunities accepted by members of the Class of 2013 as first-years. o Receive and review the abbreviated professional...
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...Performance Review To: Public Defender From: Assistant Public Defender Date: November 23, 2010 ------------------------------------------------- Re: Personal Performance Review, August 2009 to present Congratulations on your recent landslide election win. I enjoyed working for Mr. Job’s office and I look forward to serving you as the newly elected Public Defender. Since leaving the State Attorney’s Office to further my career as a defense attorney, I zealously advocated for every one of my clients at every stage of representation. As you move forward, you will need attorneys to fill key positions in your organization. I will discuss in detail my key accomplishments that make me a perfect candidate for one of these positions. Trials Since starting at the Public Defender’s office in August I have focused on trials. In a little over three months I conducted seven jury trials. As you know, this is well above average for the office. The average Assistant Public Defender in this circuit averages one trial per quarter. My trial performance is exceptional in another respect, each of these seven trials resulted in a not guilty jury verdict. I obtained diverse trial experience as the charges at each trial were different. I defended against resisting arrest, fraud and theft, driving crimes, as well as violent crimes. The defenses presented at trial were also varied, from an alibi defense, to an identification defense and to just pulling a rabbit out of the hat....
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