by David Rothstein | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
No matter how careful you are, sooner or later, someone is likely to file a grievance claiming you committed professional misconduct. And no matter how long you’ve been practicing law, it’s upsetting to learn that this has happened. Fortunately, most grievances are...
by David Rothstein | Sep 23, 2023 | Tips
Everyone understands that being charged with a crime is stressful. Being informed that one of the parties in a criminal case wants to call you as a witness can be stressful as well. Most people have not testified. And some people, even though they have committed no...
by David Rothstein | Jul 30, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Tips
In the last several years, the number of domestic violence charges has risen tremendously. Prosecutors have obtained funding to expand their staffs to include specialized attorneys, investigators, and victim advocates. The law has expanded to include many more ways...
by David Rothstein | Jul 12, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Tips
In court, as in life, there is often someone who wins, and someone who loses. If you lose in court, can you appeal? Maybe. Should you appeal? Maybe not. What is an appeal? An appeal is a request that a higher court review the ruling of a lower court. The claim is that...
by David Rothstein | May 23, 2023 | Tips
The term “sexual assault,” which used to be called “rape,” covers many different alleged crimes. The accuser could be a child or an adult. It could be a family member or a stranger. The alleged act may have occurred yesterday or decades ago. The charge could...
