McCutcheon And Hamner Logo In A Reversed Horizontal Orientation
(256) 333-5000
Free Consultation | No Fees Until We Win
McCutcheon And Hamner Logo In A Reversed Horizontal Orientation
(256) 333-5000
Free Consultation | No Fees Until We Win
McCutcheon And Hamner Logo In A Reversed Square Format
(256) 333-5000
Free Consultation
No Fees Until We Win

The People’s Law School

  • Insights
  • Serving North Alabama
Florence motorcycle accident lawyer

New For 2022

This is my first column for 2022 and for the next few articles I am going to give an overview of basic law school courses and provide some insight into different areas of the law. Let’s start with a basic example. “Any lawyer worth their salt will tell the suspect, in no uncertain terms, to make no statement to the police under any circumstances”. That’s what United States Supreme Justice Robert Jackson said, and he is the only attorney to be the U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Attorney General, and U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Share On Facebook

Overview of Basic Law School Courses

In No Uncertain Terms Ever Make a Statement to the Police if Your are a Suspect

This statement recognizes so many different areas of the law that at first are not apparent. Everyone should recognize the direct reference to the Constitutional right not to speak. You can’t be compelled to be a witness against yourself in a criminal case. Straight Constitutional Law. It’s a full-year course in law school. But let’s go further. Most people think of this privilege only as a shelter for wrongdoers.
Have you ever heard of the Lacey Act? 16 U.S.C. §3370: “It is unlawful for any person… to import, export, transport, sell, receive, acquire, or purchase any fish or wildlife or plant taken, possessed, or sold in violation of any law, treaty, or regulation of the United States or in violation of any Indian tribal law or regulation of any State or of any foreign law.”
Fact
Justice Robert Jackson is the only attorney to be the U.S. Solicitor General, U.S. Attorney General, and a U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
You have no idea whether or not you have ever violated the Lacey Act. What if you had a lobster in a restaurant that was shorter than the legal requirement for length in another state? That’s a federal offense under the Lacey Act. The point being, that you have no idea what your client has done, and they don’t either. If your client gives a statement and it includes a violation of the law, then that statement comes into evidence. If it’s not a violation of law or against his interests, the police officer can’t testify to it because it’s hearsay. That’s a rule of evidence.
The point is that a legal problem that seems simple, will almost always implicate various areas of law. They all are interwoven and to an extent that they all must be considered. Law school consists of at least 18 core courses, each one of which is important.
Buckle up, drive safely, and as always, your referrals are appreciated! (256) 333-5000
Personal Injury Attorney Tom McCutcheon Wearing A Dark Gray Suit With Red Tie Cropped At The Hip

Call Us At: (256) 333-5000

Or Use the Form Below to Send Us an Email

$3,500,000

•
March 30, 2025

This case occurred in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Our client was driving her 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt home after delivering cupcakes to her daughter’s

Read More »
,

Avoiding Probate

•
March 31, 2023

Want to avoid probate? Learn when a Will needs to be filed and how smart estate planning can save time, money, and

Read More »

First Amendment to the Constitution

•
January 27, 2022

Take a ride down first amendment lane with Tom McCutcheon. A simple discussion about what 1st Amendment means for everyone.

Read More »

Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune

•
January 11, 2024

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act allows veterans and civilians exposed to toxic water between 1953 and 1987 to seek compensation. Deadline: August

Read More »
North Alabama Locations

McCutcheon & Hamner - Florence

Get Directions

2210 Helton Dr, Florence, AL, USA

https://mhatty.com

(256) 333-5000

Open 24 Hours

Personal Injury – Florence, Alabama

Florence

McCutcheon & Hamner - Huntsville

Get Directions

475 Providence Main St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

https://mhatty.com

(256) 594-9425

Open 24 Hours

Personal Injury- Florence, Alabama
Huntsville

McCutcheon & Hamner - Athens

Get Directions

117 S Maron St, Athens, AL, 35611

https://mhatty.com

(256) 602-9982

Open 24 Hours

Personal Injury- Athens, Alabama

Athens
Search