by Scott Holmes | Dec 16, 2011 | Criminal Law, Making a Difference in Durham, Society, Politics and Religion, Trial Practice
I have received a lot of support for my last blog asking Tracey Cline to resign, and appreciate that support. Since then, I have been weighing the serious allegations of ethical misconduct that have been lodged against Ms. Cline. In this blog I take a closer look at...
by Scott Holmes | May 28, 2011 | Criminal Law, Society, Politics and Religion, Spirituality and the Practice of Law, Trial Practice
When a mother loses her son, when he is shot and killed, it is natural to assume there is nothing but anger, hatred, and revenge in her heart. When a sister loses her dear brother, the source of joy and humor in her life, it is natural to assume she feels only ill...
by Scott Holmes | Apr 6, 2011 | Criminal Law, Trial Practice
In my most recent trial, my client was charged with the death of two people (2 charges of first degree murder, facing life without parole), gunshot wounds to two other people (assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill inflicting serious injury), the armed...