INTRO
Guilty on all counts! South Carolina prosecutors proved, beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt, that Alex Murdaugh murdered his wife and son. It took the jurors less than three hours to convict him of firing two
Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
The Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog, published by the Law Offices of Mark Eiglarsh, focuses on criminal defense issues including high-profile trials, self-defense laws, and prosecutorial conduct. It covers lessons from notable cases such as the Alex Murdaugh and Kyle Rittenhouse trials, discusses legal perspectives on incidents involving public figures, and analyzes jury considerations and trial strategies. The blog also addresses the intersection of criminal law with public opinion and media coverage, providing insights from the viewpoint of an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor.
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Dave Chappelle Attacker Should NOT Be Charged With A Felony
WHAT HAPPENED
Last Tuesday night, May 3, 2022, Dave Chappelle was attacked by a man while Chappelle was performing at the “Netflix Is a Joke Festival” at the Hollywood Bowl. The 23 year old attacker, Isaiah Lee, who was wearing…
FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOHNNY DEPP TRIAL
As a former prosecutor, current veteran criminal defense attorney, adjunct law professor, with over 30 years of experience litigating cases, I felt compelled to write this article. It’s in response to all the misconceptions, lies, and ignorance surrounding the Johnny…
What the Rittenhouse Jurors Are Thinking Right Now
Jurors’ Questions
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If you’re on the Kyle Rittenhouse jury, there are many questions that are likely swirling around in your head. Every one of these are questions are ones that the prosecution would be thrilled to know you’re pondering. One
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‘Reeks of desperation and bad faith’: Hopeless prosecutor suggests Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial was a gross waste of taxpayer dollars and precious judicial resources, writes criminal defense attorney Mark Eiglarsh
(This is an article published in the Daily Mail on November 11, 2021 authored by Mark Eiglarsh as a guest contributor)
‘Desperate times call for desperate measures.’
That’s the quotation that comes to mind after observing the prosecutor’s behavior in…
What Scot Peterson Said & Heard During MSD School Shooting
Here’s a portion of the dispatch audio that covers what was said before Scot Peterson arrived on scene until after killer Nikolas Cruz left the 1200 building and fled the school. This does not include what was said on the…
Scot Peterson is innocent
By MARK EIGLARSH
SPECIAL TO THE SUN SENTINEL
OCT 19, 2021
Can Police Enter Your House Without A Warrant For A Misdemeanor?
(special thanks to co-author: Sebastian Frazier)
Introduction
You’re driving home from a night on the town after catching a meal and some drinks at a local bar. You decide to drive home with your windows down and music loud which…
44 Animals Rescued in Broward County Animal Abuse Cases
Will Stand Your Ground Defense Work Against An Iguana?
Last September, surveillance video captured PJ Nilaja Patterson’s savage and fatal attack on an iguana. While Florida law allows people to kill the invasive species in a quick and humane manner, Patterson’s half-hour attack left the iguana with a lacerated…
