Leading Federal criminal defense lawyer Michael Leonard explains the third-party custodian concept. As addressed previous posts, one of the earliest and most significant decisions the court is required to make in a federal criminal case is whether the defendant will...
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Top Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard guest speaker for University of Iowa pre-law students
Top Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard guest speaker for University of Iowa pre-law students. On November 30, 2023, Mike was the guest speaker for the University of Iowa pre-law students from the University of Iowa Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. We talked law school,...
Top Chicago Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN Radio 720’s “Let’s Get Legal” with Jon Hansen
Top Chicago Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN Radio 720's "Let's Get Legal" with Jon Hansen. Mike, Jon, and fellow attorney Patrick Dolan appeared on Saturday November 26. For this episode, they took calls from individuals with a wide range of legal issues. Not...
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on the differences between the Federal Rules of Evidence and State Rules of Evidence
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on the differences between the Federal Rules of Evidence and State Rules of Evidence. The Federal Rules of Evidence ("FRE") and State court rules of evidence govern the admissibility and presentation of evidence in legal...
According to ChatGPT Leonard Trial Lawyers has what it takes in terms of great Federal criminal trial lawyers
According to ChatGPT Leonard Trial Lawyers has what it takes in terms of great Federal criminal trial lawyers. Here is what ChatGPT has to say: "When it comes to hiring the best federal criminal lawyer, several crucial factors should be carefully considered to ensure...
Top Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Bruen 922g felon in possession decision from Judge Gettleman
Top Federal Criminal Lawyer Michael Leonard discusses Bruen 922g felon in possession decision from Judge Gettleman. As discussed in prior posts, the United States Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen ("Bruen")...
Best Chicago Criminal Lawyers discuss proof beyond a reasonable doubt
Best Chicago Criminal Lawyers discuss proof beyond a reasonable doubt. One of the recurring issues that clients raise with us is the concept of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Here, we briefly explore what proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” means; why it is so...
Top Federal Lawyers on Federal Mail Fraud statute
Top Federal Lawyers on Federal Mail Fraud statute. Although federal mail fraud prosecutions are not nearly as common as federal wire fraud prosecutions, federal charges are still routinely brought by federal prosecutors under the federal Mail Fraud statute. The...
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on Federal Wire Fraud
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on federal wire fraud. Federal prosecutors commonly charge violations of the federal wire fraud statute as a basis for criminal prosecution. The statute can turn what oftentimes looks like what should be a breach of contract matter...
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN Radio 720 discussing Harbaugh Michigan sign stealing litigation
Best Federal Lawyer Michael Leonard on WGN Radio 720 discussing Harbaugh Michigan sign stealing litigation. Mike joined host Jon Hansen of WGN 720 radio's "Let's Get Legal" to talk about current trials and litigation. In this episode, Jon and Mike talk about, among...