Have you ever heard the phrase, “little hinges swing big doors?” The sentiment behind this saying is a perfect way to describe the topic I would like to discuss today. The matter in question is weed, and how even smoking just a little can lead to big consequences. These consequences play out ev...
I have a serious question for all of you. We hear all the time about this so-called, “code of the street,” in which one of the worst things you can do is snitch. My question is, if telling on someone else is the absolute worst thing you can do, where does telling on yourself stand? Does telling...
What is the difference between a witness and someone who snitches? I understand snitching can be a very controversial topic. We all know the code of the street, growing up being told things like, “you should never be a rat,” that, “a snitch is the worst thing ever,” or, “snitches get stitches,”...
Never make a long-term decision based on a short-term circumstance. If you find yourself behind bars facing a criminal case, the best advice I can give is to never make a long-term decision based upon a short-term circumstance. Imagine you are sitting in your local county jail, awaiting a tri...
Every year, millions of Americans find themselves sitting in a local county jail awaiting trial. It may be that they did not possess the resources to post bond, or for whatever reason the judge decided to keep them there until trial. These individuals might be there for weeks, months, or some...
My name is Corey Scott, and I am a criminal defense attorney located in Indianapolis. I would like to discuss one of the worst positions you could ever put your attorney in, and why this should never happen in a court of law! Your attorney should never be surprised or caught off guard by infor...
Are you facing serious domestic battery charges and have been told by a girlfriend, fiancé, or loved one not to worry about it because they are going to dismiss your charges? Hi, my name is Corey Scott, I am a criminal defense attorney, and my mission is to help people retain their freedom....
You get a phone call from a number you do not recognize, and let it go to voicemail. You listen to it, and lo and behold, it is Detective ___________, calling to say that he has a few questions for you and would like to talk. What do you do? My name is Corey Scott, and I am a criminal def...
If you have been charged with a crime, and your initial hearing is fast approaching, you may understandably be a little anxious or worried. What do you do? What should you expect? These are questions I get all the time as a criminal defense attorney, and I would like to walk you through what to...
We have all heard the phrase, “What you don't know can't hurt you.” Unfortunately, that phrase could be the farthest thing from the truth, and there is a story I would like to relay that illustrates this well. I was in a courtroom waiting for my case to be called, when the court called up thre...
One of the many things I have learned during my time as a defense attorney, is that common sense is not so common. I would like to discuss a phrase, that when heard, should make you turn around and run the other way: “All you have to do is…” Although most can see the red flags this phrase rai...
What are some important questions to ask a prospective criminal defense attorney? A good place to start when interviewing different criminal defense attorneys is with their educational background. You will want to know how long they have been practicing in the area. It is important to note how...
Do you have an old, crusty, conviction sitting on your record? Chances are this conviction is doing nothing but ruin new opportunities for you while reducing your quality of life! If this is relatable, I would like to let you in on something that could change your life for the better. Indiana h...
A man posts a picture of himself and his victim onto Snapchat. Unbeknownst to him, one of his friends takes a screenshot and forwards it onto the authorities. A traveler is upset with the airline he is flying and makes the decision to post about it. He tweets, “You know what? This airline has ...
Imagine for a moment that you have a criminal case pending, and the trial date is quickly approaching. Your attorney calls you and says, “I have great news! The prosecutor has just given me a wonderful deal. He is willing to plead you to ______, and he is going to give you probation, with no ja...
Recently, when reading the news, I came across a headline stating that R. Kelly had parted ways with his attorneys ahead of his federal trial. The story was unclear about who parted with who, alleging that R. Kelly had fired his attorneys, while also going on to say that his attorneys had alrea...
What do you do when police are knocking at your door? I would like to share five things that you should consider if you are ever in a situation where law enforcement is outside your residence. 1. The first rule is to never open the door. I say this because in our homes we have the greatest expect...
“But they didn't even read me my Miranda Rights!” The statement above is one I hear all the time, and it exemplifies a common mistake people make regarding their Miranda Rights. While many people can recite their Miranda Rights by heart, most actually do not understand when Miranda Rights appl...
What should you do if a family member is experiencing a mental health crisis? Who do you call if you have a family member who requires a mental health wellness check, or is presenting a safety issue to themselves or others? Unfortunately, in recent years we have seen situations where someone i...
Can looking good cause you to be found guilty? During my experience as a defense attorney, I have spoken with countless individuals who have been found guilty and convicted of a crime. Over the course of these conversations I have discovered a valuable, if contradictory, truth. A truth which I...
At some point during the War of 1812 Commodore Oliver Hazard reportedly said to William Harrison after the Battle of Lake Erie, “We have met the enemy and they are ours.” A jury trial is a legal war of competing stories. In most wars, the opposing sides are expected to fight the opposition and s...
What is one of the most important things to remember and do in any police encounter? An individual is stopped by police and is asked to produce their license and registration. The law enforcement official runs their information, returns and announces, “We have checked you out, and everythin...
The Four Most Important Words to Remember in Any Police Encounter “I want a lawyer” These words are perhaps the four most important words to remember in any police encounter. These four little words, when spoken, bring your sixth amendment right to an attorney into play. This is significant...
AMERICA'S OTHER PANDEMIC By Attorney Corey L. Scott The recent death of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department has sparked a debate about the ever growing issue of American citizens dying at the hands of those who are supposedly sworn to "serve and protect" them. Attorney Scott believes that police killings have reached a level to be rightly deemed a pandemic.
“Life is a pressure cooker and whether you remain serene or become stressed out depends on how you handle that pressure.” Kevin Leman A perfect storm has been defined as “a particularly violent storm arising from a rare combination of adverse meteorological factors.” Pressure cookers work by r...
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