Jamie Spencer has a question about the size of government: But the big "L" libertarians often use a certain phrase that I just don't understand. For example, my friend and Dallas criminal defense lawyer Robert Guest uses it in a post about tea parties: As a libertarian I'm for anything that reduces the size and scope of government. You're for anything that reduces the size and … [Read more...] about How Much Government Should We Have?
Subpoena of an Encrypted Hard Drive
Jon Katz writes about the Boucher case, where the government is trying to get a look at the contents of Boucher's encrypted hard drive: , who talked of the Fifth Amendment right not to reveal one's computer password. On appeal to District Court Judge Sessions, the prosecution fashioned its argument as not seeking a password but seeking an unencrypted copy of the hard drive of … [Read more...] about Subpoena of an Encrypted Hard Drive
Whew
My mother used to take care of my father, who has a lot of medical problems. Five weeks ago, when she got sick, I moved in with my dad to take care of him. The plan was that I'd stay with him until mom got back, and we'd see what happens then, but instead my mother died. I'm still taking care of my father, but it has become increasingly clear that this situation is untenable. I … [Read more...] about Whew
Coming Soon: How to Cross-Examine Witnesses
I've just started a new project that I'm really excited about. I'm about to start a 12-part series explaining the best techniques for lawyers to use when cross examining witnesses. Among the topics I'll be addressing: Civil Trials and Criminal Trials: What's the Difference? How to Sneak Your Theory of the Case Into Your Questions For the State's Witness. When to Strenuously … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: How to Cross-Examine Witnesses
Videoblog: Looking for Lawyers in All the Wrong Places
(Alternate title: The Return of Mumbles) I'm taking another shot at videoblogging. This is just a random story about some legal stuff on the web. (This was supposed to go up yesterday morning, but I had technical difficulties.) Here are some of the links mentioned: Gary's review of Dollhouse. Joel's story about his daughter. Million-dollar legal advice. Just Cause Law … [Read more...] about Videoblog: Looking for Lawyers in All the Wrong Places