Criminal Defense

A blog by Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Brian Tannebaum. Commenting on criminal law issues of local and national interest.

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Thank You Senator Larry Craig

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"I am not gay" Senator Larry Craig, conservative anti-gay rights Republican, of....Idaho? (it just doesn't get worse on the hy...
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Friday, August 24, 2007

The Failures Of Our System

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Prosecutors, defense lawyers, judges, and those involved in the criminal justice system, all have different thoughts on what I refer to as ...
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Dear Michael Vick

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Dear Michael: I'm not writing to blast you for your conduct, which you have now admitted. I am writing to ask you that same question Jay...
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Sunday, August 19, 2007

Legislating Away Murder

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In last year's first legislative session for Florida Governor Charlie Crist, the "Anti-Murder Bill" became law. The running jo...
Friday, August 17, 2007

Lessons From Padilla - We No Longer Have To Fear... Defense Lawyers

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So Jose Padilla was convicted here in Miami yesterday. The community reacted with a big loud "whatever." He's going to prison,...
Tuesday, August 14, 2007

An Open Letter To Prospective Criminal Defense Clients

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Hello. Thank you for making an appointment to meet with me and for considering me as your counsel. The phone number you called, and will con...
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Payment Plan Practices

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I don't have one. Why do you? "Because most of my clients can't afford to pay me up front." You sure about that? Really su...
Monday, July 23, 2007

No More Get Out of Jail Free Cards

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As a criminal defense lawyer who doesn't advertise in the yellow pages, I receive few early morning "someone's in jail can you ...
Thursday, July 19, 2007

Federal Criminal Lawyers Vs. State Criminal Lawyers

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I wish the title of this post could be something different, but this is where we are. I practice in state and federal court. About half and ...
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Thoughts On Our Criminal "Justice" System

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I received this e-mail in response to the story below. It really is a comment on the state of our system in general: "This is all a res...
Sunday, July 15, 2007

Rolling The Dice, As A Prosecutor

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This morning's Miami Herald brings us a story that is the perfect example of why all of us should be mindful of the power of prosecuto...
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Saturday, July 14, 2007

"Hire Me Despite My Website"

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A state representative in Florida was arrested this week for offering oral sex to a male undercover cop for $20. He naturally hired an attor...
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

How NOT To Get Out Of Jury Service

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From CNN.com BARNSTABLE, Massachusetts (AP) -- A Cape Cod man who claimed he was homophobic, racist and a habitual liar to avoid jury duty e...
Friday, June 22, 2007

Nifong Going The Way Of Paris Hilton?

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We can only hope... FOX News has the story here Brian Tannebaum is a criminal defense attorney in Miami, Florida practicing in state and fed...
Monday, June 18, 2007

"A Clear Case Of Intentional Prosecutorial Misconduct"

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That's how former DA Mike Nifong's conduct was described at his ethics hearing. Read about his future here. Brian Tannebaum is a cri...
Friday, June 15, 2007

Good Riddance Nifong, You Disgrace

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Mike Nifong is thankfully stepping down from the position he disgraced. I hope he never is permitted to enter a courtroom as anything else ...
Sunday, June 03, 2007

Please don't call me if.....

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[1] You want to get someone transferred to another prison within the state. [2] You are a boyfriend/girlfriend of an inmate who has been con...
Monday, May 28, 2007

Memorial Day and Bobby Kennedy

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Next week, June 4, it will be 39 years since former Attorney General, Senator and Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot. (he die...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Report Suggests Raising Age For Criminal Responsibility

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A report from the British Centre for Crime and Justice Studies (CCJS) suggests raising the age for criminal responsibility and also suggeste...
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Sunday, May 13, 2007

The Wrong Things Potential Clients Say To Criminal Defense Lawyers And Why

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[1] How many cases have you won? We all know there's those lawyers out there who say "I've never lost a case." If that...
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