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Shameless Plug For A New Blog

Brian Tannebaum
September 29, 2008 16:43

In the category of "I didn't know you did that work," I have started a new blog to discuss my other practice area entitled My Law License. This new blog is for those interested in the Florida Bar Admission and Grievance Process. It has links to ethics opinions and the rules pertaining to admission...

That'll Teach You Not to Jaywalk

Brian Tannebaum
September 25, 2008 21:48

Man hit by truck, then ticketed for jaywalkingA man who was hit by a truck near the city's downtown was also slapped with a citation. Boise police ticketed Ebrahim Balah, 62, for jaywalking shortly after the accident Wednesday.Police said Balah suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local...

A Google Search From Someone Who Didn't Read "The Truth About Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer"

Brian Tannebaum
September 25, 2008 01:05

Does this prospective client think he's buying a car?"florida criminal defense attorney no money down"Brian Tannebaum is a criminal defense lawyer in Miami, Florida practicing in state and federal court. Read his free ebook The Truth About Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer. To learn more about Brian...

My Free E-Book: The Truth About Hiring A Criminal Defense Lawyer

Brian Tannebaum
September 21, 2008 22:35

The Truth About Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer - Upload a Document to Scribd Also available by clicking here Brian Tannebaum is a criminal defense attorney in Miami, Florida practicing in state and federal court. To learn more about Brian and his firm, Tannebaum Weiss, please visit...

11th Circuit Taser Video Posted on YouTube

Brian Tannebaum
September 20, 2008 01:42

R. Robin McDonald09-18-2008When Judge Beverly B. Martin this month dissented to a federal appeals decision in favor of a sheriff's deputy accused of civil rights violations for using a Taser on a handcuffed man, she urged that a video of the events in question be published with the opinion.The...

Criminal Defense Lawyer Indicted After Discussing "Elimination" of Witnesses

Brian Tannebaum
September 13, 2008 23:55

I hate this shit.Lawyers are painted with a broad brush. We are hated. We are "thieves," "liars," "scumbags," and no amount of pro bono work we do is making things better. Like congressmen, people love "their" lawyer, and hate all others. Anytime there is a story in the paper about a lawyer, the "I...

Who Did This Internet Search, Client, Or Lawyer?

Brian Tannebaum
September 07, 2008 17:44

We bloggers have a little tool that allows us to review what internet searches lead people to a list that includes our blog. I found this today:"federal prison surrender delay excuses"I suspect some lawyer is getting a call tomorrow from his client.Brian Tannebaum is a criminal defense attorney in...

How Florida Is Handling Their Multi-Billion Dollar Budget Woes

Brian Tannebaum
September 04, 2008 00:39

From The Smoking Gun:Florida man nabbed for violating city's new baggy trouser ordinanceSEPTEMBER 3--Meet Kenneth Smith. The Florida man, 29, was arrested yesterday for wearing baggy pants. Smith was busted by Riviera Beach cops for violating a city ordinance governing low-slung trousers (or,...

On Labor Day, Celebrating Our Hated Profession

Brian Tannebaum
August 31, 2008 14:22

From Dan Zak of the Washington Post. (Free sign in required to view entire article)"It's Labor Day weekend, so we paused to think about work. Then we started thinking about people whose work attracts the suspicion, dismissal or loathing of the general public.The auditor: pickpocketing our...

I Smell Marijuana!

Brian Tannebaum
August 25, 2008 21:40

Ah, the smell of marijuana! (Criminal defense lawyers are already laughing at this post, some prosecutors too.)The smell of marijuana opens many doors to the life of law enforcement. Smell marijuana and open comes doors of homes, stopped are countless vehicles that "smell" of that prohibited...