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Police, courts, stenographers often misunderstand Black English

On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Feb 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense

When Warren D. was accused of sexual assault, he asked the police, “Why don’t you just give me a lawyer, dog?” He was asking for an attorney during questioning, his constitutional right. Whether through a true misunderstanding or a pretended one, the police decided he...

How to protect your rights when you are pulled over by police

On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Feb 12, 2019 | Criminal Defense

When you are pulled over by a police officer, it is easy to be nervous, anxious or intimidated even if you have done nothing wrong. It is important to understand your rights so you can take immediate action to protect them. Here are four things you can say to police...

Is the federal government investigating you?

On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Jan 28, 2019 | Criminal Defense

Do you suspect you are under investigation by federal law enforcement agents? Often the federal government conducts investigations long before making an arrest. The investigation process costs time and money and law enforcement expects an investigation to lead to...

Louisiana will require a unanimous jury for felony convictions

On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Nov 8, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Previously, Louisiana was one of two states that allowed a non-unanimous jury for felony trials. That changed with the midterm elections. Voters approved an Amendment that requires unanimous juries for felony criminal convictions. The Amendment goes into effect on...

The 8 steps of the Texas criminal justice system

On behalf of Killeen & Stern, PC | Nov 6, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Although the words arrest and trial are common in colloquial speech and on popular television shows and movies, the average layman may not understand the process that goes on between the two. Understanding each stage of the defense process Following an arrest, the...

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