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In This Episode:

I answer a listener’s question about the HEARSAY rule. What is Hearsay? Why is it so dangerous? And if it is so darn bad, why are there so many exceptions to the rule?

TRIAL LAWYER MENTOR Quick Tip:

I offer some advice for how to deal with the testimony of a law enforcement officer who claims your client “confessed” to him, but the confession isn’t written down and isn’t recorded.

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In This Episode:

I answer the most common question I hear whenever anyone finds out I am a criminal defense attorney: “How can you defend someone if you think he is guilty?” Or “How can you defend someone who is accused of a heinous crime?”

 TRIAL LAWYER MENTOR Quick Tip:

I offer some advice for dealing with your client when your client has told you he definitely does NOT want a  trial and now he is rejecting the plea bargain offer, and there is no third option.

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