When dealing with police, it is always important to understand your rights. This includes your rights when they come to your doorstep. Many people feel like they must do as police say even on their own property, but is that the case? When police show up, you need to...
“The Defense Never Rests.”
Month: June 2021
Grounds for postconviction relief
After a conviction, it may seem as if the only option remaining is to serve the sentence that the judge orders. However, the judge's orders are not always the final word in the case. The American Bar Association explains that the law allows the defendant to challenge...
DISCRETIONARY DECISIONS IN JUVENILE COURT
Last time, we saw how juvenile delinquency cases are heard in Montgomery County, with a look back at the unique history here. Today, I examine how these judges have extraordinary discretion to essentially make or break the lives of juveniles in the county. Before...