The Most Underrated Skill in Criminal Litigation: Judgment
When people think about what makes a successful criminal lawyer, they often focus on legal knowledge. They picture lawyers who know the Criminal Code inside and out, can recite important cases from memory, and have mastered the technical aspects of the law. While legal knowledge is certainly important, it is not the quality that has […]
The Hidden Work That Wins Cases Before Trial
When most people think about criminal litigation, they picture what happens inside a courtroom. They imagine lawyers questioning witnesses, presenting arguments, and making submissions before a judge. Television shows and movies have reinforced the idea that the most important moments in a case happen during a dramatic trial. The reality is often very different. After […]