Oginski Gerald M llc
Great Neck, NY:
Defense Offers You $1 Million to Settle. You Say Your Case is Worth $5 Million. Judge Disagrees with You. What Happens Next?
Screw you. Screw the judge. Screw the defense lawyer, you scream at your attorney. My case is worth at least $5 million," you screech.
How To Pick A Good Criminal Defense Attorney
How do you really know your lawyer is the right one for you? Common sense.
How to Prepare for a Meeting With a Criminal Defense Attorney
Many people arrange for legal representation from behind bars, while others do so while under investigation, before they have been charged with a crime.
How to Help Your Criminal Defense Attorney Defend You
Steps you can take in your criminal or traffic case to positively influence your chances of success, from the moment of arrest through the day of trial.
When should I try to settle my case?
Two of the most common questions I receive from clients are "How much is my case worth" and "When can I settle my Case." With regards to the second question,...
Explainer: How does the Oireachtas seek to impeach a judge?
Any TD can seek a motion to remove a judge from office for ‘stated misbehaviour’
10 Tips to Help You Decide What Criminal Defense Law Firm to Hire
If you are looking to hire a criminal defense attorney, you need to find a lawyer with experience. Read all of our tips before you hiring a criminal lawyer.
Defense attorney: What to know if you get pulled over on way to Burning Man
Tips on what to do if you get pulled over heading to Burning Man.
How Anchoring Can Influence Judges And Other Cognitive Biases
Are judges really able to do better than everyone else and minimize their biases?
Hey Siri, Why Did You Settle That Case Without Me Signing?
In a world of texts, email and Siri, you should be careful about the impact of the words you write. Remember that case where a court found that a...
What is criminal defense?
If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, you'll need to familiarize yourself with the basics of criminal law and criminal defense.
Could Artificial Intelligence Help Settle Cases?
We discuss the role AI could play in changing the status quo as it continues to develop.
5 Gritty Tips to Persuade Clients to Settle
Being a lawyer means seeking justice on behalf of clients. However, lawyers understand that justice, particularly in the civil sense, is about dollars and cents, more so than justice. When it comes to persuading a civil client that it...
What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Attorney
Finding an aggressive criminal defense attorney from a known and trusted law firm can make all the difference in the world when it comes to how a judge and jury may look at your case in the courtroom.
Are You Applying the Right Strategy to Settle Your Case?
Experienced lawyer or more junior, I ask the question: are you applying the right techniques for giving you the best chances for settling your client’s case? I am not saying that I have a …
The Insanity Defense: How Insane is Enough?
The insanity defense is a fairly famous piece of law but it's not always well explained. Even less well-understood is how 'insanity' can affect a trial before it's even begun. The justice system assumes that defendants understand the gravity of...
Why We Should Thank Defense Attorneys For Defending Criminals
Why do good lawyers support/defend criminals? originally appeare...
Who is judging the judges?
We know a lot more about judicial complaints than we used to but it remains the case that judges themselves judge judges
How can criminal psychology affect your defense?
Following a conviction, one of the most pressing matters that a court has is to determine how to punish a person who committed a crime. The likelihood of the individual to commit the crime again is
5 Tips for Preparing Defense Closing Statement
Like opening statements, defense counsel should strategically organize the closing argument and reduce it to very simple main points. But unlike an opening statement, a closing argument is an expli…
