Law Offices of John D. Lueck

How Can You Defend the "Guilty"? [2009-03-27]:

When I speak publicly about my work as a criminal defense lawyer, I am often asked "How can you defend someone you know is guilty". The question actually has different meanings to different people. To the young, it often presupposes that the "guilty" person should simply "take what's coming". To many others the implication is that it requires moral depravity on the part of the lawyer to undertake such a task. To the person accused of a crime, especially the person who is facing incriminating evidence, the need to post bail, and find a lawyer, the question takes on a whole new meaning. "What can you do for me?"

Defending the Charge of Rape :

Transcripts of Final Arguments

It is often said, "the charge of rape is easily made, but almost impossible to defend". This is most certainly a true statement. We often hear in the news about some woman, home alone in her apartment. Someone brakes in, wearing a ski mask, and. rapes her. While this is the common image of a "rape", in my experience, very often the alleged "rapist" is a boyfriend, neighbor, or fellow partygoer. A sexual contact occurs. The next thing the young man knows, he's behind bars, with $150,000.00 bail, facing rape charges. Three days later, five if he gets arrested on a Friday, the judge asks him if he can afford a lawyer.

What's a Fair Fee? :
What’s a Fair Fee? The best result in any case can only be obtained, if your lawyer is ready, willing, and able to take the case to trial, bring any necessary motion, and challenge the judges ruling with a writ to the Courts of Appeal, when a judge makes a wrong decision. If you’re facing charges you didn’t commit, or the people’s case is lacking evidence, it is especially important to plan from the beginning of the representation, for all contingencies. To get the best defense for the money it’s also important to find a lawyer near the court. Some lawyers claim to have relationships with judges and prosecutors all over the city. I don’t think that’s possible. I try to keep my cases in the courts near my office...

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Restricted Licenses for Drivers under 21, After Suspension for Alcohol and Similar Related Offenses :

People under the age of 21, caught driving while under the influence of any alcohol, in possession of alcohol, or other similar charges, are subject to the mandatory loss of their driver's licenses, if they have a license, or to a one year delay of the issuance of their licenses if they do not yet have a license. There is a remedy available in some cases.