Joel Androphy

The government has an arsenal of pressure points. Individually, he might have tried each of these cases, but the culmination read more

The government has an arsenal of pressure points. Individually, he might have tried each of these cases, but the culmination of looking at multiple trials is burdensome for any defendant. The government only has to win one.

You don't hit a home run with a witness who has admittedly lied for years but all of a sudden, read more

You don't hit a home run with a witness who has admittedly lied for years but all of a sudden, because he has a get-out-of jail-free card, has changed his mind. If the prosecution thinks it hit a home run they're not going to last the full nine innings.

You need to get there early...I suggest you wait a week or so, the interest will fade and you should read more

You need to get there early...I suggest you wait a week or so, the interest will fade and you should be able to attend. I appreciate your interest in our nation's justice system.

The carrot being held out is, 'If you really help us.' It all depends on his level of cooperation.

The carrot being held out is, 'If you really help us.' It all depends on his level of cooperation.

These instructions are making it very difficult if not impossible for defendants to prevail in these types of cases.

These instructions are making it very difficult if not impossible for defendants to prevail in these types of cases.