April 2011

 Thanks again for the nice thoughts about my Dad – but even he would want me back in the saddle and getting ready for trial. Before I get deep into trial mode (two weeks and counting), I wanted to take a minute and answer a question about federal criminal sentencing. A prospective federal client asked me about the use of

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 Let’s just say that your are leaving the parking lot of your favorite convenience store.  Slurppy in one hand, cell phone in the other. An unmarked car stands by and hidden from view an officer watches your moves. You get into your car and back out. The unmarked runs interference and a couple of squad cars appear.  

"Do you

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