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DWI Marijuana: Prosecutor Wonders if He Convicted Innocent Man

September 9th, 2014

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Theodore Lothstein

This year, I have been collecting candidates for the “Worst Lawyer Soundbite of 2014” Award. We have a new nominee! The ABA Journal online reports that some prosecutors, forensic scientists who work for the prosecution, and police officer… Read More

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Worst Lawyer Soundbite of 2014

January 13th, 2014

OK, it’s very early to be declaring the “Worst Lawyer Soundbite of the Year.” We’re not even halfway through January. But this Minnesota lawyer is trying her hardest to claim the trophy. Did I Just Say That? The ABA Journal on… Read More

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