Best federal criminal defense attorneys share these characteristics in their practice. That is an opening to an attempt to define what makes a best federal criminal defense attorney. Here's what to look for: First, the best federal criminal defense attorneys are not...
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Month: November 2022
Criminal Lawyer Federal Explains The Federal Criminal Charge Of Seditious Conspiracy
As a criminal lawyer federal, I explain the federal criminal charge of seditious conspiracy. This is a hot topic this week in light of the guilty verdicts obtained by federal prosecutors earlier this week of "Oath Keepers" on this and others charges. First, let's...
The naming of Special Counsel for Trump cases
Criminal Defence Attorney Michael Leonard joins Jon Hansen to discuss why the DOJ would have a Special Counsel for the Trump case. The two discuss if this is a good or bad thing. Click Here
True crime podcasts and the relationships between prosecutors and defense attorneys
Attorney Michael Leonard of Leonard Trial Lawyers joins host Jon Hansen to discuss trending trials and answer caller questions. Michael talks in depth about the case made mainstream by the true-crime podcast Serial involving Adnan Syed. The two also discuss plea...
Federal Crime Attorney Michael Leonard featured on top true crime podcast One Minute Remaining
As a Federal crime attorney, Michael Leonard was recently featured on top true crime podcast One Minute Remaining. The podcast regularly examines "stories from the inmates." In other words, One Minute Remaining takes a deep dive into cases from the point of view of...
Federal Crime Lawyer Explains How Trying Civil Jury Cases Makes For A Better Criminal Jury Trial Lawyer
As a Federal crime lawyer, I have often asked how trying civil jury cases makes for a better criminal jury trial lawyer. The answer is quite simple: trying jury cases of any kind, if approached the correct way, is always going to increase one's ability to try cases of...
Federal Criminal Defense Attorney obtains the dismissals in 2022 prior to trial of all counts and charges in several federal criminal prosecutions
As a federal criminal defense attorney, I obtained the dismissals in 2022 prior to trial of all counts and charges in several federal criminal prosecutions. Obtaining the dismissal of all federal charges brought against a client, prior to trial, is quite satisfying....
Top Federal Criminal Attorney explains the application of Federal Sentencing Guidelines in recent high-profile cases
As a top federal criminal attorney, I have been asked to explain the application of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines in recent high-profile cases. These cases include those involving the Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were television stars on the reality television...
Federal Defense Attorney Michael Leonard explains the appointment of Special Counsel in the Trump investigations
As a federal defense attorney, I have been asked over the past week to explain the appointment of Special Counsel in the Trump investigations. First, in general, at the federal lever, a Special Counsel (sometimes referred to as a "Special Prosecutor"), is a lawyer...
Federal Defense Lawyer Michael Leonard address federal criminal jury trials
A top federal defense lawyer is often asked whether he frequently engages in federal criminal jury trials. Clients ask about this level of experience for several reasons. Clients sometimes hear or read that a federal defense lawyer does not actually go to trial on a...