Don’t Be a Fool (Donald Trump Exception)

Posted by Corey L. Scott | Jul 18, 2024 | 0 Comments

Don't Be a Fool (Donald Trump Exception) 

 

A case against Former U.S. President Donald Trump for “staggering fraud” has been going on for years now. Recently, he was subpoenaed by the authorities to give a statement in an inquiry with the New York Attorney General Mrs. Letitia James.

And while the man and his actions are questionable, it cannot be doubted from a lawyer's point of view that he understood his assignment during the inquiry and anyone in the same situation can take something home from what he did and said. 

 

A Commendable Statement from Donald Trump 

During the inquiry, Donald Trump was sat down to be questioned by the New York Attorney General about the case filed against him. Prior to the inquiry starting, he was informed of his Miranda right to remain silent and that anything he says can be used against him in court or to prosecute him at a future date. 

Donald Trump seems to have understood that well, as he exercised his right to remain silent over 400 times during the inquiry. At one point, he said: “Listen, anybody in my position would be a fool not to exercise the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.”

 

What to Take Home from Donald Trump's Recent Inquiry 

By exercising his right to remain silent, Donald Trump showed that he understood his assignment. He knew he wasn't there to help the authorities or to talk to them about his case. He understood that his only assignment was to protect himself. 

Anyone put in the same situation, whether under investigation by the police or being questioned in court, should do what Donald Trump did. They should exercise their right to remain silent and as such, protect themselves from self-incrimination and prosecution. 

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Corey L. Scott

Corey L. Scott, was born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana. Upon graduation from East Chicago Central High School, Corey attended Indiana State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology.  Upon graduation, Corey accepted a position with the Marion County Superior Court, Juvenile Division where he served with distinction for the next nine years, eventually being promoted to Director of the Youth Counseling Department. Pursuing his dream of becoming an attorney, Corey attended the Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis.  While in law school, Corey was an Indiana Council on Legal Education Opportunity (ICLEO) fellow and participated in Moot Court competitions.  He also worked in the Marion Superior Court, Criminal Division as a bailiff and research assistant to the Honorable Tanya Walton Pratt, who serves as a Judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. Corey also served as an internship law clerk to the Honorable Judge, Margret G. Robb, at the Indiana Court of Appeals. Finally, upon graduation from law school, Corey had the distinct honor and privilege to serve as a law clerk to the Honorable Justice, Robert D. Rucker, who sits on the Indiana Supreme Court. Corey then became an associate with Mike Norris Law Office, where he specialized in bankruptcy law with a main concentration on working to assist families obtain a fresh start through Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  Still a young attorney, Corey then served as a public defender at the Marion County Public Defender Agency.  In this position, Corey gained invaluable trial experience by defending clients in a wide range of matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies on a daily basis.  It was also during this time that Corey discovered his passion for representing and serving "everyday people." An entrepreneur at heart, Corey established the Law Office of Corey L. Scott, P.C.  Since then, he and his staff have served the greater Indianapolis community and surrounding counties in several legal disciplines including: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense and Family Law.  In keeping with his vision, Corey L. Scott, P.C., is a client focused, results oriented general law practice that endeavors to provide legal solutions for "everyday people" charged with a crime, dealing with financial crisis or going through a difficult divorce. Corey has also been active serving the greater Indianapolis community by participating in pro bono programs such as "Ask a Lawyer," the "Modest Means" panel program which allows individuals to afford legal counsel at a fraction of normal rates, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic and the Heartland Pro Bono Council program. Corey is a proud member of the Indianapolis Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.

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