Monthly Archives: March 2011

Military Consequences of Civil or Criminal State Court Actions: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Eric Roper

If you are in the military and find yourself in state court, either as a party to a civil case such as a divorce or as a defendant in a criminal case, your lawyer should know what effect the state … Continue reading →

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The Case of Ernesto Miranda

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Eric Roper

As a criminal defense lawyer, I often get questions about when the police are required to read a suspect their “Miranda” rights and what it means for their case if they don’t read them those rights. If you have tuned … Continue reading →

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Divorce in the Military

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Eric Roper

Search the phrase “military divorce” and the old Google-machine will spit back over 3 million hits. Despite an increased focus by the military on providing marital and family support services, including counseling, child care, and stress management courses, about 3.5% … Continue reading →

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