Protecting You From Your Past

Your past can haunt you!  That’s true in life, and it can be true in the courtroom.  Take Bill Cosby as an example. Bill Cosby is facing trial on sexual-assault charges related to one alleged victim.…


How Your Rights May Hinge Upon “Momentary and Minor” Violations of the Law

How Your Rights May Hinge Upon "Momentary and Minor" Violations of the Law

Perhaps one of the most important rights to be guaranteed under both state and federal constitutions is the right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures. This right places a check upon…


The Unintended Consequences of Your Words

The Unintended Consequences of Your Words

Words have power! Recently, as I was out for a late-night snack, I came across an advertisement of a local restaurant that read: "If you're smiling we're hiring." This sign made me think back to…