Monthly Archives: May 2010

The greatest veteran, Paps

His name was Hank. I called him Paps. He was my grandfather. He was a veteran. Part of the greatest generation. He grew up in rural Mississippi during the Great Depression. He had two pairs of slacks and two shirts. He went to bed hungry most nights. When he was 16, he lied on an [...]

Posted in Greatest veteran, Memorial Day, Paps

Supporting judicial candidates, an open invitation for one unedited post

A few people read this blog. Not too many though. Some are crazy. Some are astute. There is no advertising on my site. I follow and support political candidates – including judges. Ever since I was 18, I have been registered to vote. I am proud to say that I voted for Bill Clinton when [...]

Posted in Backing a horse, Ken Lemoine, support for judicial candidates

Marketing your criminal practice

1. Be a professional – this is number one. Get great suits/ties – custom made, (Tell Mr. Sam I said hi), know your stuff and treat people with respect – everybody – even the clerk and the guy who cleans the courthouse. 2. Speak, lead, teach and write. Be a leader. 3. Volunteer to head [...]

Posted in How to market a criminal law practice, marketing for criminal lawyers

No life sentences for juveniles unless they murder

Juveniles are different. No life sentences for juveniles unless they murder. It violates the 8th amendment. Palm Beach county direct files an inordinate amount of juveniles. Some of the stuff most kids do has no business even in juvy court. However, I understand why and actually agree that if there is probable cause to arrest [...]

Posted in dunbar village, Graham v Florida, Juvenile crime, palm beach county