America consists of three branches of government, all working together to guarantee us – even alleged criminals – life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Except, of course, that it doesn’t – not at all. First of all, they aren’t supposed to work together. They...
Police Misconduct
Good Cops, Bad Cops
They’re not all liars. They don’t all cheat, and they’re not all ill-trained thugs or thieves. Some of them are, though – enough to make any encounter with them frightening even if you haven’t done anything wrong. And even though the majority aren’t corrupt bullies,...
Show Your Work
A lot of people who call to ask about representation after a DUI arrest ask me what I can do for them. It’s a good question for you to ask of a lawyer, and the answer depends on what you mean by “What can I do?” If the question is “What can I accomplish?” the answer...
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Recently in Police Misconduct Category Show Your Work September 3, 2013, by Applegate Law Office A lot of people who call to ask about representation after a DUI arrest ask me what I can do for them. It’s a good question for you to ask of a lawyer, and the answer...