Criminal Defense Attorney Colleen Kirby

Criminal Defense Attorney Colleen Kirby

So you want to be a constitutional law scholar?

This post was written by whistleblower attorney Tony Munter Well read Scotusblog.com They have a commentary entitled “Why the Court unanimously jettisoned thirty years of lower court precedent (and what that can tell us about how to read Kiobel) by Meir Feder. OK so nobody said becoming a constitutional lawyer and following the Supreme Court was supposed to be easy.  It also became harder to prosecute cases of human rights abuses after the Supreme Court’s decision this week. For thirty [...]

Colleen Kirby On The Advantages Of Being A Former Prosecutor

As a former prosecutor, I have several unique advantages over other defense attorneys when analyzing cases.  First, I know exactly what evidence the State must produce in order to prove each element of the crime to persuade the judge or jury beyond a reasonable doubt. I can also identify the issues that are important to the prosecutor in terms of effectively representing not only the State, but also the citizens of their jurisdiction. For example, the prosecutor serves as the [...]

How YOU Can Reach Out To Help Stop Pit Bull Bans In Kingsford, Michigan

The citizens of Kingsford, Michigan need your help! I was recently contacted by an individual named Mark living in Kingsford who owes some type of pit bull mix. The city recently contacted him and ordered that a blood test be done on his dog to determine if the dog is a “pit bull.” While the results have not yet come back, he has been fighting the City Council based on basic facts about the dog and potential Constitutional violations. Specifically, [...]