Imprisonment & Military Benefits

Do I get to keep my military benefits if my spouse or I are incarcerated? The continuation of your benefits will be determined by the type of military benefits you receive and the reason for your incarceration. Do my military disability payments continue? Most disability payments will continue during your incarceration at a reduced rate if you have been sentenced …

Don’t give them a reason to stop you.

Now, I don’t mind defending my criminal clients–in fact, that’s what I do. BUT, I do have a suggestion for you that may save you a lot of time and money: Take the Dangling Object off of your Car Mirror! I have had several cases lately in which the only “reasonable suspicion” for the traffic stop (required before the officer …

The Most Important Rule to Remember When Stopped by Police

Your Mother might be upset with me, but your tendency to be honest and to respect authority is your worst enemy when you are stopped by the police!! (I will tell you below why not talking to police is neither dishonest nor disrespectful . . . It is simply your right as an American.) I know; you have heard me …

You don’t have to talk!

Just had a client hire us who actually did not say anything to the arresting officer! The police report read, “Miranda warning given to suspect. No statement given.” Ok, now we’re getting somewhere…! You are an American–you do not have to contribute to your own prosecution.