Clik here to view.
“He’s Suffered Enough”: Ethical Lawyering, Dubious Ethics
The "he's suffered enough" defense is always ethically dubious, and this time it boarders on ridiculous. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Ethics of Stopping the Condemned From Accepting Death
A lawyer can render advice and should; a lawyer can explain the legal consequences of a course of action. But substituting the attorney’s judgment for that of the client is taboo…except, all too often,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ethics Hero: New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
In sharp contrast to many in the Republican Party and on the political right, Gov. Christie is giving his full-throated support of religious freedom, opposition to bigotry, the right to zealous...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ethics Quote of the Day: Ken, of Popehat
If Ken were Rush Limbaugh, he might be complaining about the "chickafication" of the law. Law as combat is losing ground to law as collaboration and being "lawyer to the situation." Is this a positive...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hypocrite…or Lawyer?
Can a lawyer be a sexual harassment specialist and an accused rapist too? Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Van Der Sloot’s Defense: Worst Rationalization Ever?
An interesting mitigating argument for a murderer, if "interesting" means "you've GOT to be kidding!" Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Criminal Defense Ethics: The Aneurysm-Inducing Argument
A ridiculous defense argument in a Maryland election fraud case shows how difficult criminal defense work is...and how ethically perilous. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Bizarro World Legal Ethics Update….
The most ridiculous defense ever worked. Don't laugh. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ethics Dunce: National Journal Writer Matthew Cooper (And Boy, Am I Sick Of It!)
Why is this simple principle so difficult to grasp? Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Texting Ethics: The Lawyer’s Duty To Propose A Ridiculous Theory And The...
Even if the driver is foolish enough to routinely read and send text messages while driving, it is not the legal or ethical duty of others to police his driving habits when they aren't even in the car....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Encore: “The Ethics of Letting a Lying Defendant Testify”
For centuries the dilemma of what to do with the lying criminal defendant has stumped lawyers, judges and ethicists. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Unethical Quote Of The Week: Attorney Lee J. Danforth
What is this lawyer proposing, open season on teachers, so students who want to get revenge on a disliked instructor can falsely label him a sexual predator without fear of reprisals? Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Outrageous, Offensive, Ethical Murder Defense
This theory would have ensured Jack the Ripper, had he ever been caught, a work release program, perhaps in a butcher shop. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ethics Observations On The “Affluenza” Sentence (And None Of Them Involve...
I think the judge, despite what we are hearing from the media, may have done her job well. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
“Affluenza”: The Podcast
If reading my opinions about the "affluenza" case isn't enough, you can hear me too! Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Comment of the Day: “Ethics Observations On The “Affluenza” Sentence”
Amidst all the heat over "affluenza," there is light in today's Comment of the Day. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Ethan Crouch Case’s D.A., Trying To Right An Arguable Wrong With Six More
DA Joe Shannon's mother surely taught him that two wrongs don't make a right. He should know, and I suspect he does, that seven wrongs won't either. Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Legal Ethics Quiz: The Bean Bag Tossing Defense Lawyer
Unethical, idiot, or both? Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
The “Too Handsome To Rape” Defense
Once again, zealous representation vs. "Disgusting arguments." Continue reading →
View ArticleClik here to view.
Is It Ethical For A Criminal Defendant To Take Acting Lessons Before Testifying?
Is there anything unethical about a criminal defendant or anyone else who has to testify in court taking acting lessons in anticipation of the experience? Is there anything unethical about a lawyer...
View Article
