As we touched on a little bit last week during our story on Elizabeth Holmes, the court system is trying to figure out the best way to have essential court cases proceed amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Holmes argued that she can’t put forth the best defense with social distancing preventing her from meeting with her […]
What Does A Criminal Defense Attorney Do?
When your tooth hurts, you head to the dentist. When a pipe bursts, you call a plumber. And when you end up being charged with a crime, you should seek the help of a criminal defense attorney. When it comes to navigating the criminal court system, it can be extremely difficult to achieve the best result […]
Minnesota Opiate Use on the Rise
An investigation by the Pioneer Press and the Duluth News Tribune revealed that more opioid painkillers are being legally distributed than ever before in the state of Minnesota, which makes it easier for people to illegally obtain the pills. The amount of painkillers being distributed is astounding. The investigation revealed that enough oxycodone and hydrocodone […]
Top 5 Criminals Who Waived the Right to An Attorney… And Failed
The U.S. Bill of Rights guarantees the right to legal counsel in trials. However, many defendants choose to waive their right to a lawyer and instead, act as their own criminal defense attorney. This is known as pro se litigation. Here, we present the top 5 criminals who opted to represent themselves in court… And […]
