Posted on May 6, 2011 By Herman Martinez
While reading about the downfall of Yankee shortstop, Derek Jeter I realized how fortunate we are as lawyers to have a long career. Jeter is widely regarded as the top shortstop of his generation. ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2010 By Herman Martinez
I received an innocent enough email last night from a "student" asking some questions regarding how I became a criminal defense attorney as well as more personal questions asking where I grew up and ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2010 By Herman Martinez
One of the most difficult legal concepts for anyone outside the criminal justice system is our right not to testify in a criminal case. Most people know this right as pleading the "5th." As a criminal ...
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