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As a Criminal Defense Lawyer, I am often asked “Are my communications wiretapped?” and how prevalent the use of wiretaps or electronic monitoring of communications is by the government. There is a general concern in our society that many communications may be monitored by the government. This concern is not limited to those engaging in…

The Frey Law Firm and Attorney Ron Frey successfully defended an air traffic controller and firefighter who was indicted for alleged crimes involving a purported weapon of mass destruction. Following nearly two years of exhaustive review and litigation, all charges were completely dismissed. In a televised interview with WSOCTV, Channel 9 News, Attorney Frey maintained…

Autonomous Vehicles have the potential to dramatically alter the legal landscape. Although traffic stops are not systematically tracked around the country, it is reported by OpenPolicing.Stanford.edu that “Police pull over more than 50,000 drivers on a typical day, more than 20 million motorists every year.” Further, in 2017 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

Lincoln’s Last Trial – The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency – By Dan Abrams & David Fisher Abraham Lincoln is remembered for many things, most notably his presidency, the civil war, and the abolition of slavery. What many may not realize is that Lincoln was an active and seasoned attorney who handled…

According to reports, on September 10, 1897, a drunken motor cab driver in London, England was arrested for drunk driving (DUI) after crashing his vehicle. The driver entered a guilty plea and was fined. The American Bar Association tweeted out the following image from a newspaper article that provided details of the arrest and subsequent…

The general perception seems to be that homicides involving firearms are on the rise. However, the headlines from HumanProgress.org read otherwise: “Firearm Related Homicide has Fallen 28% in the U.S. since 1990.” Although it seems unbelievable, that is what the statistics from HumanProgress.org demonstrate. The statistics and methodologies are outlined within their articleHomicide Rate from…

If you are wondering if you should hire a criminal defense lawyer, that is often a very strong indication that counsel is needed. Before making the decision to hire, The Frey Law Firm offers initial, no-risk, consultation. Due to a variety of circumstances, people may find themselves wondering if they need to hire a criminal…