In a court hearing on Friday (June 23), the district attorney argued that Rondo is a danger to his community. “Is he a threat to his community? Yes, he is,” he said. “The cause that we have shown that [Quando] made phone calls to other 60s Rollin gang members and said they are […]
By Mike Enemigo The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, commonly referred to as the RICO Act or simple RICO, is a United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. The RICO Act focuses specifically on racketeering […]
By Mike Enemigo James Duane doesn’t think you should ever talk to police. Not just, “Don’t talk to the police if you’re accused of a crime,” or “Don’t talk to the police in an interrogation setting” – never talk to cops, period. If you are found doing something suspicious by an officer (say, breaking into […]
Social Security Benefits Individuals released from incarceration may be eligible for Social Security retirement, survivors, or disability benefits if they have worked or paid into Social Security enough years or Supplemental Security Income benefits if you are 65 or older, or are blind, or have a disability and have little or no income and resources. Social […]
Be the Master of Your Own Paperwork Keeping good records (1) helps you track your medical condition and your communications with your doctor; (2) provides proof of any shortcoming in your access to proper medical care; and (3) creates a record that you have followed the prison’s rules for solving problems and the courts’ requirement […]
By Mike Enemigo Most people can benefit immensely by utilizing a strategy that many entrepreneurs and criminals alike have used for years. The strategy is based on two very simple principles: 1) A corporation is separate from the owner of the entity, and 2) The fact that true asset protection can only occur when the […]
By Brian Leslie Eyewitness interviews are a vital part of any criminal investigation. How police approach, question, and vet witnesses can be a critical factor in why they target a specific suspect. The truth is many police agencies, because of lack of resources, don’t provide specialized training in this area to new officers. Unfortunately, these […]
By Frederick Ray The Sixth Amendment’s right to counsel guarantees a defendant the right to effective assistance of counsel. In Strickland v. Washington 104 S. ct 2052 (1984), the Supreme Court set out the analytical framework for evaluating claims in ineffective assistance of counsel. The court applied an outcome determinative approach. “The benchmark for judging […]
By Frederick Ray Most prisoners are completely ignorant of the law and the process used in the practice of law and litigation. As a result of this lack of knowledge, prisoners become victims of manipulation by “fraudulent” jailhouse lawyers and “incompetent” attorneys. Living within a pervasive environment and culture of hopelessness in prison, it’s easy […]
Robert W. Zeuner, member of the New York State Bar, explains why you should never, under any circumstances…