Not Guilty, A Law Podcast

Proceeding to trial by jury or judge alone is a very important decision to make and yes you have a choice. Attorney John Calcagni gives examples of tactical circumstances where one might consider to choose by a judge sitting alone vs the common 12 individuals known as the Jury. Pros and cons to both are discussed. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

The 2nd Amendment of the constitution gives citizens the right to bear arms. However, not all firearms are legal to own and the laws vary from state to state. Now more than ever, technology has made access to "guns" easier but this doesn’t always mean it's legal. Attorney John Calcagni highlights how laws are constantly being updated to keep up with all the technical advancements. There's even a new term that's developed over the years referred to as " Ghost Guns" https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

We hear it in movies and on TV all the times. "you have the right to remain silent anything you say will be used against you"Under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to remain silent and do not have to answer questions from law enforcement, whether or not you are under arrest. To invoke this right, you must state clearly that you are exercising it, rather than just staying silent.  Attorney John Calcagni discusses this topic in great detail. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

In general there are 3 ways to compensate an Attorney. Learn the difference between Contiguous, hour rate and a flat rate fee.  https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Federal Drug Crimes fit into 3 categories. Attorney John Calcagin breaks down the complexities of it all on this episode. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

It it common in many criminal cases to challenge the legal correctness of a verdict, sentence, or ruling. Attorney John Calcagni discuss this topic of Appeals.https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Technology such as smart phones, tablets & social media apps make life convenient but it can also leave behind a potential trail of evidence that can be used against you if convicted of a criminal crime. In this episode, John Calcagni exposes the unsettling truth of how your personal data is not so personal after-all.https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

There is so much that can be used against you when being accused of a crime. Even what one may consider as just casual conversations with friends could  unfortunately be used against you. Attorney John Calcagni explains it all in this episode.  https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Your reputation is everything. We are all human and sometimes we make mistakes. It's not the end of the world, just a bump in the road.  With rules that vary state to state, Attorney John Calcagni explains all the variations of cleaning criminal record in this episode. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Attorney John Calcagni discusses steps taking when a defendant decides to change their plea in a criminal case.https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Attorney John Calcagni  breaks down in great detail those 3 infamous letters we all know as DUI. " Driving under the Influence" https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Rape, Robbery, Murder.... Being accused of crimes such as these can turn your world upside down. Attorney John Calcagni dives into all these matters in detail on this episode. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Attorney John Calcagni talks about some of the planning and strategies that go into the sometimes very lengthly process that is known as the Pretrial phase of a case. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Bail is not always an option. Attorney John Calcagni explains all the options when it comes to Bail in a criminal case. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

Explaining the "flow chart" to the criminal justice system. Step by step Attorney John Calcagni explains the detailed process to expect if you been accused of a crime. https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer. 

An introduction into who John Calcagni is. This episode explains what this podcast will be about and some of the topics to look forward to in future episodes. John talks about his background and the road he took to becoming a Defense Attorney in the state of RI.https://www.calcagnilaw.com/John L. Calcagni, III, is a prominent Rhode Island criminal defense attorney with extensive experience as a former military prosecutor (JAG Corps) and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, specializing in federal, state, and military cases, including violent crimes, drug offenses, sex crimes, and white-collar cases, leveraging his prosecution background for defense in state and federal courts. He holds a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University Law School, is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, and is recognized as a SuperLawyer.