Monthly Archives/Archivos por Mes: October 2010

Question & Answer

Posted on October 27, 2010 by David S. Zapp and Johanna S. Zapp

Question: I am writing in regards to the article “Unnecessary Motions Result in Unnecessary Delays,” which states that a trial must be commenced within 70 days from the date of arrest.  Would this apply to someone who is awaiting extradition to the Southern District of Florida (Miami […]

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United States v. Hawkins: The Buyer-Seller Rule

Posted on October 27, 2010 by David S. Zapp and Johanna S. Zapp

By Steve Statsinger (Introduction by David Zapp)

United States v. Hawkins addresses an issue that comes up in discussion among defendants and lawyers all the time: […]

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In Unity There is Strength

Posted on October 27, 2010 by David S. Zapp and Johanna S. Zapp

In a recent case in Washington, DC an important lesson was learned that should be of interest to people awaiting trial […]

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Guilty Plea with an Exception

Posted on October 27, 2010 by David S. Zapp and Johanna S. Zapp

There is no such thing as a “plea of guilty with an explanation.” If you feel the need to explain your reason […]

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The Danger of Paying Too Little and Other Observations

Posted on October 27, 2010 by David S. Zapp and Johanna S. Zapp

There was a case in which defendants were offered a reasonable deal. One lawyer in particular was advocating the plea, almost […]

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