Defense lawyer confidential /
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| Author / Creator: | Benikov, Alexander Y. |
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| Imprint: | New York : Twelve Tables Press 2018. |
| Description: | x, 240 pages ; 23 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11453970 |
Table of Contents:
- Chapter 1. The Beginning
- Introduction
- My Journey
- My Law School Experience
- How Fledgling Defense Lawyers Become Real Defense Lawyers
- What Defense Lawyers (Actually) Do
- Being a Defense Lawyer Is Not for Everyone
- Chapter 2. Types of Work for Defense Lawyers
- Private Practice
- Public Defender
- Contract Lawyer
- Judge Pro-Tern
- Teaching
- Chapter 3. The Clients
- First Timers
- Frequent Fliers
- Clients with Mental Health Issues
- Angry Clients
- Overly Emotional/Train Wreck Clients
- Con Artists/Manipulative Clients
- The Constitutionalists
- Undocumented Immigrants
- The Gamblers
- Entitled Clients
- Poor and Homeless Clients
- Chapter 4. Crimes
- Felony versus Misdemeanor Crimes
- Driving under the Influence (DUI)
- Drugs
- Prostitution
- Domestic Violence Offenses
- Assault
- Weapons
- Scams
- Grand Theft Auto
- Bad Driving
- Chapter 5. Defense Lawyers
- A Day in the Life
- Get Used to Waiting
- Interpersonal Skills
- The Ability to Manage Time, Schedules, and Judges
- Buddy System Beware
- Advertising, Fees and Getting Paid
- Rates and Fees
- Competing for Clients, Advertising
- Different Types of Defense Lawyers
- True Believers
- Lazy or Lost Lawyers
- Arrogant, Self-Absorbed Defense Lawyers
- Lawyers with Substance Abuse Issues
- Dishonest Defense Lawyers
- Hateful Defense Lawyers
- Frustrating Days
- Good Days
- Chapter 6. The People in the System
- Judges
- Prosecutors
- Professional and Respectful Prosecutors-The Best of the Best
- Lazy Prosecutors
- True Believer Prosecutors
- Dishonest Prosecutors
- Court Staff
- Experts
- Private Investigators
- Juries
- The Police
- Chapter 7. The Technical Side of Being a Defense Lawyer
- Evidence
- Mentorship and Experience
- Plea Bargaining
- Trials
- Appeals
- Chapter 8. Advice from Those Who Have Been There
- This too Shall Pass
- The Obstacle Is the Path
- Develop Relationships
- Take Care: Protect Yourself and Your License
- The Job Will Not Save You
- Plan Ahead
- Chapter 9. Making a Difference
- Only Criminals Need Defense Lawyers, Right?
- How Can You Defend Those People?
- Be an Agent of Change
- Chapter 10. Conclusions
- The Winds of Change
