Being a trial lawyer can be really stressful! I recently had a jury trial on a case that carried a mandatory minimum sentence (18 months) upon conviction. Anything other than a “not guilty” would have been a career ender for my client, at minimum.
District court level cases can be tried within one day. Such one day trials are preferable for all parties, including the jurors. Thus, to keep to a tight timeline, I agreed or “stipulated” to certain elements of […]
There is a lot of news in the air around indictments, namely of a former President. As that saga has been unfolding I’ve been able to answer to some questions regarding the court system, as inevitably, court coverage results in a lot of jargon. As there is an order to the processes and procedures in courts, so too is there a highly specific form or language to […]
What do you think of when you think of P-town? Beautiful sunsets… tea dance… shopping… partying… food… a welcoming environment… all of the above?? Provincetown, MA is a special place for many people, especially members of the LGBTQ community. Located at the very tip of Cape Cod, P-town has been an oasis for our community for decades. Each summer, thousands upon thousands of tourists arrive, via car, ferry, plane, or seaplane (!) to live it up in this one of […]
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Criminal cases are often resolved through plea deals. So how exactly do they work? Well, like most things in the court system, there is a form for it! Take a look at the attached image, which is the front page of the “Tender of Plea” sheet. Some lawyers refer to these as “green sheets,” as some courts print these forms on green paper, although many no longer do so.
The most important part of this form is found in Section I, […]
