I have practiced law for over 40 years with extensive <br>criminal and civil trial experience. My criminal trial experiences <br>range from minor offenses to first degree homicide cases. Today,in our <br>information intense society, there are no 'minor offenses' as there is a<br> digital footprint that follows a citizen for life. Now, more than ever, criminal defense lawyers are probably the most important group <br>protecting the constitutional rights of citizens and preventing <br>government encroachment on our individual rights and liberties.