April 6, 2016
Selecting a Jury in the Age of Social Media
One of the most critical aspects of serving on a jury is maintaining an open…
March 20, 2016
Martavis Bryant: Chronic Pain or Just Chronic?
When it was announced last week that Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Martavis Bryant was being…
March 10, 2016
How about a Little Compassion?
Yes, I defend criminals. Yes, sometimes it's not easy to put aside my personal feelings,…
February 16, 2016
A Few Words on the Passing of Justice Antonin Scalia
President Obama was kinder in his words of praise for Justice Antonin Scalia than I…
January 27, 2016
Criminal Defense: Putting Aside Personal Feelings
A friend of mine recently asked me about cases I wouldn't take. After all, being…
January 18, 2016
Attorney Burnout? It’s Time To Walk Away.
Patrick testifying at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Hearing on SB 3, Medical Marijuana, February…
December 29, 2015
DUI: It’s Not Just About Too Much to Drink
New Year's Eve, aka, "Amateur Drunk Night", has a well deserved reputation for seeing people…
December 9, 2015
Terrorism and the Law
"There is neither an academic nor an accurate legal consensus regarding the definition of…
December 6, 2015
The Court of Public Opinion
It seems as if events are moving far faster than we can process them, and…
October 26, 2015
Mandatory Minimums Bill Makes a Mockery of the Judicial Process
The case against HB 1601 The phrase, "I'm sorry, my hands are tied" is not…
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