Stop and Frisk: Appropriate or Unconstitutional?
Stop and frisk is both a symbol of proactive policing and a flashpoint for civil liberties advocates. Central to the debate is the threshold of “reasonable suspicion,” a standard lower than probable…
GPSolo May/June 2025 (42:3): Criminal Law
Volume 42, Issue 3
Features
How Social Media Shapes Criminal Justice
Digital platforms are reshaping everything from investigations to jury selection, courtroom conduct, and the court of public opinion. What must lawyers know to navigate this chaotic, ever-evolving la…
White-Collar Crime: A Primer for Defense Attorneys
Whether you are defending clients against charges involving fraudulent medical billing, public corruption, money laundering, insider trading, cybercrimes, or embezzlement, each case presents its own…
The Prison System and Alternatives to Incarceration: The Good, the Bad, and the Effective
Prison is a core institution of American society, but what work does prison actually do? Does it deliver on its commonly attributed promises of incapacitation, deterrence, retribution, and rehabilita…
Third-Party Discovery in Criminal Law
On the surface, discovery in criminal cases is not overly complicated, but things can become much more complex when dealing with third-party discovery and the issues that surround it.
To Testify or Not: The Dilemma of Defendants in Criminal Trials
While testifying offers the opportunity to present a personal narrative directly to the jury, it also exposes the defendant to rigorous cross-examination by the prosecution, which can unravel their c…
Criminal Law and Immigration
Immigration law has its own definitions of crimes, which do not always align with state or federal criminal statutes. Criminal defense attorneys often consult with immigration attorneys regarding ple…
Mastering Case Strategy in Criminal Law
Today, criminal law is more complex than ever, requiring attorneys to navigate intricate legal frameworks, technological advancements, and evolving societal expectations.
Columns
Full-Circle Moments: Embrace the Good with the Bad
Full-circle moments aren’t necessarily about ending where we started but about returning with new perspective, wisdom, and courage.
Charting New Horizons for GPSolo: Our Mission, Our Members, Our Moment
The 2025–2026 bar year’s theme—Charting New Horizons—speaks to the core of GPSolo: forward-looking service, innovation grounded in experience, and an unwavering commitment to solo and small firm lawy…
Ready Resources in Criminal Law
Check out these American Bar Association books and web resources for more information on criminal law.
The Cybersecurity Risks of Mobile Lawyering
Mobile lawyers face unique vulnerabilities to cybercrimes and scams, ranging from phishing attacks and public WiFi intrusions to sophisticated man-in-the-middle exploits and ransomware.
Rest as Resistance: How Solo Practice Taught Me to Recenter Myself
Rest isn’t just a break. It’s a boundary. It’s a form of resistance in a profession that too often rewards burnout and punishes balance. It’s a refusal to sacrifice ourselves in order to be seen as w…
The Law Has No Duty to Keep Up with Technology, but We Do
Neither the law nor the rules of professional conduct keep up with technology, but lawyers have a duty to keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice.
The Mosaicked Litigator: Building Your Skill Set by Watching Other Lawyers in Court
Every lawyer you see at work, whether a supervisor, subordinate, co-counsel, or adversary, can contribute in some way to your mosaic of legal experience.
Issue Editors
Raymond A. Catanzano and Kathleen Balthrop Havener (convening issue editors), Daniel Gall, Alexandra Graves, Valencia Herrera, Joshua Daley Paulin, Lesly Longa Vaillancourt, Tiega-Noel Varlack. Consultants: Kimberly Coward, Ashod Mooradian, Savannah Potter-Miller, Jeffrey C. Robinson, Benjamin K. Sanchez, Eileen Sullivan
GPSolo magazine, May/June 2025 (42:3): Criminal Law .