The New Norm: Monitoring Your Child’s Social Media
ABC newsrecently reported that ten Harvard bound freshman lost their College Harvard dreams when their acceptances were rescinded because of social media posts. This case highlights what I tell my clients both young and old alike: watch what you post, because it’s not...
No Contest vs. Guilty: What’s the Difference?
When pleading to a criminal case, it is so important to use proper language. So many of my clients ask me what is the difference between pleading no contest vs. guilty. First, what is a plea? A “ plea” is a client’s formal response to the Court of the charges made...
What Parents Should Know if Their Child is Arrested
The following is a step by step guide to help parents when their child is arrested. This is part 1 of a multi part series. The phone call from the police alone can make any parent scared beyond words: your child has been arrested. 1) Calll an attorney skilled in...
What To Do When Your Child Is Bullied
I was recently contacted by a parent whose child was being bullied and threatened in school. She needed help and guidance. To say she was concerned is an understatement. When she had contacted me, she found out her son, who is not allowed on social media, had a page...
Right To Remain Silent: Anything You Say .. WILL MAKE IT WORSE!
I will never forget defending a client who was arrested for a drug charge. The client was properly Mirandized by the officer who arrested him. My client was an intelligent man…he was kind, educated and a hard worker. He was a recreational drug user who understood his...