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Tampa Bay criminal defense | LGBTQIA/BIPoc ally | #LawSky | showalterdefense.com
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“I did it! I got out of jury duty!” “What did it cost you, your honor?” “…everything” #lawsky

A joint memo from the FL Speaker of the House and President of the Senate, regarding the legislation in front of the special session to create a MANDATORY death penalty for undocumented defendants convicted of any Capital (including non-homicides) crimes. SMH

I’m proud to announce the launch of ShowalterLaw’s new website. showalterdefense.com

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.“ - from the Rev. Dr. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail.

There was break in at the office last night. The pile of Christmas cookies that were left on the table was the only thing missing. When I asked my junior associate why he found lying in bed of cookie crumbs with icing on his fur he pled the fifth. Good LawDog LawSky DogSky

“The police state needs access to your data. Wait not THAT police state!” - FBI

Nothing quite like telling an incarcerated mother she’ll be home with her kids for Christmas. #LawSky

They do and they can be pretty hilarious. #LawSky

Lawyering be like: Sir I know you’re in a close hold single cell, you’re naked, and the only thing you have to cover yourself is a napkin. I’m also very aware that I’m squatting at junk level to talk to you through a food slot, but I’m going to need you to focus on what I’m telling you.

A child was murdered in NYC this week. I’m sure @nypd-news.bsky.social will put the same level of time, resources and attention to solving #Yeremi Colino’s murder as they did to finding Thompson’s. 🙄 #LawSky #NYPD

“Damon took precautions to protect himself, and even brought a printed copy of the opinion to the new facility. The guards literally threw the opinion in the trash and cut off all his hair anyway.” When the system doesn’t follow its own laws, why would anyone trust it? #LawSky

This! Goes for co-counsel too. If you’re at the lecturn and something has gone sideways, take your lumps. You can sort blame in the privacy of the office.

Louder for the people in the back row!!!

I’m sure this is the same level of action and effort NYPD puts into finding the shooter when a person of color is murdered in the South Bronx. 🙄