On today’s episode Jake continues the conversation on discovery tactics in a DWI case. Question: what’s the best way to know exactly what an officer is going to say from the witness stand? Answer: have a recording of the officer’s testimony under oath regarding the case from a prior hearing. How do you accomplish this in a DWI case in district court? Take a listen to today’s episode to find out. Highlights: $ Discover a few civil hearings that may afford you the opportunity to obtain recorded testimony from an officer in a DWI case. $ Learn why a refusal hearing is a particul ..read more

Death is an unescapable reality. On today’s episode Jake speaks to the importance of reflecting on this fact in setting your goals for 2024. If you want to achieve your most important goals in 2024 don’t skip this reflection on the importance of a Memento Mori mindset (Latin for remember you will die). Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests whenever possible, never pushy, and always free. Get strategies and insights from lawyers for lawyers showing you how to build a law firm that wins more cases ..read more

On today’s episode Jake continues the discussion he began last episode on how to get discovery on your DWI cases. If you are trying to convince your local district attorney’s office of adopting an open file discovery policy on DWI cases (or streamline or expand the policy if your DA’s office already has an open file policy), Jake shares the outline for getting this conversation off the ground. Highlights: $ Learn how to identify the decision maker in your local DAs office and why it’s important to include any gatekeepers in the policy conversation. $ Uncover the communication ..read more

On today’s episode Jake discusses how to get discovery in district court. Having the benefit of seeing a variety of discovery policies from district attorney’s offices across the State, Jake discusses best practices for getting the most critical evidence back on your case: the officer’s reports, body camera, and dash camera. You cannot meaningfully defend a DWI client without receiving and reviewing these items, so don’t miss this episode! Highlights: $ Listen to Jake discuss how to present the value of disclosing discovery to the prosecution; $ Uncover how to use a license r ..read more

On today’s episode, special guest Andy Kite shares his recent hiatus from the practicing criminal defense. Discover the reasons Andy stepped briefly away from the law, how he successfully wound down and subsequently reopened his law office, and the incredible lessons learned from his journey across the globe. If you feel stuck in the law or just need some ideas on how to plan short- or long-term respites from the daily grind, Andy gives you the roadmap for making your dream a reality. Highlights: $ Discover the process from dream to reality for stepping away from practice into an ..read more

On today’s episode, special guest Chet Palumbo discusses the application of lessons learned in jiu-jitsu and MMA to the arena of criminal defense. Chet has a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and a green belt in combatives, with over 100 hours of training and weapons-based grappling and 200 hours of firearms training. Chet’s YouTube channel, The Combative Lawyer, offers insightful commentary on topics related to self-defense law. Chet has recently joined the Minick Law Team, launching the first South Carolina office of the firm in Greenville. $ Learn how Chet got comfortable bei ..read more

On today’s episode Jake shares life lessons learned as a result of the inaugural Freedom Fighters Summit. Regardless of whether you attended the Summit, these lessons can be immediately implemented in your life. Get ready to take some notes! Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests whenever possible, never pushy, and always free. Get strategies and insights from lawyers for lawyers showing you how to build a law firm that wins more cases and grows your practice. Thanks for opting in to receiving ..read more

Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests whenever possible, never pushy, and always free. Get strategies and insights from lawyers for lawyers showing you how to build a law firm that wins more cases and grows your practice. Thanks for opting in to receiving strategies and insights that help you build a law firm that wins! First Name Last Name Email Subscribe The post Thank You appeared first on Minick Law, P.C ..read more

On today’s episode Jake gives an overview of the implications of the Pretrial Integrity Act, which became effective on October 1, 2023 as it relates to DWI charges. Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests whenever possible, never pushy, and always free. Get strategies and insights from lawyers for lawyers showing you how to build a law firm that wins more cases and grows your practice. Thanks for opting in to receiving strategies and insights that help you build a law firm that wins! First Name ..read more

Gearing up for Q4 of 2023 and for the new year in 2024, Jake discusses some of the most common problems with goal setting. On today’s episode Jake discusses how to create Big Hairy Audacious Goals and why impossible dreams are so important to our lives. If you are intent on maximizing your human potential and living the life of your dreams, this episode is for you! Get the Latest Episodes from the NC DWI Guy Podcast This podcast is full of value, void of hype, tailored to your interests whenever possible, never pushy, and always free. Get strategies and insights from lawyers for l ..read more