New: mcmichaelsAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krzzanhive-183959steemhive-180932photographyhive-166405hive-144064uncommonlabhive-185836bitcoinhive-183397hive-150122hive-188619krsuccesshive-101145hive-139150hive-124908lifehive-184714hive-145157hive-109690hive-103393TrendingNewHotLikerspomeline (79)in criminal • 3 years agoDefendant on the stands are generally not a good idea.Every lawyer I know has been of the opinion that it's generally a bad idea to put the defendant on the stand. Really, history has generally shown that it's a bad idea. Even if the defendant is…flexbooth (78)in rittenhouse • 3 years agoWhat we learned from McMichaels about self defense and citizens' arrests.This is striking me clearly as a divide over politics rather than the facts. Obviously, we're having a lot of those. I don't know many, if any people who think the McMichaels are heros. I know a…bumblecat (78)in arbery • 3 years agoVerdict in Arbery trial was not a result of stacked jury.The three people who were involved in the killing of Arbery were convicted by a mostly white jury. If there had been an acquittal, I'm sure a lot of people would immediately start shouting…flexbooth (78)in ahmaud • 3 years agoThe difference between right and good is why I am not celebrating the Ahmaud Arbery verdict.This is tough to examine because this is entirely introspective; but, while I can celebrate acquittals I find it impossible to celebrate just about any conviction. Yeah, sometimes, guilty people…flexbooth (78)in ahmaud • 3 years agoAhmaud Arbery shooting overshadowed by Rittenhouse trial but equally important.The closing arguments for the McMichaels' murder trial are happening right now. That's the Ahmaud Arbery shooting for those who haven't been following it. If any lawyer friends wanna chime in I…