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Your Right to Silence vs. Your Right to an Attorney
Summary In this week’s “Ask a Self-Defense Attorney” video, Attorney Tom Grieve discusses the difference between raising your right to silence and raising your right to an attorney. These are two…
Continue Reading →Simon Says: The Second Is For Everyone
A few years ago, I attended the NRA Annual Meetings. After a tiring morning of talking and networking, I wandered into the media room to gather my thoughts and plan for the remainder of the day. I…
Continue Reading →Castle Doctrine & Home Defense: What You Need to Know
The Castle Doctrine has been around for a long time — literally since the time of castles. Beginning as a part of English Common Law, it continued as an accepted legal precept after America won its…
Continue Reading →Why Are Self-Defense Cases So Expensive?
When people ask why my award-winning defense firm costs more than competitors, I give them a simple answer. “If you want to learn why some lawyers charge more, hire one that doesn’t and find out.” If…
Continue Reading →What Are the Top 3 Questions to Ask a Self-Defense Attorney?
Summary For this week’s “Ask a Self-Defense Attorney” video, former state prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discusses what questions you should be asking in your search for an…
Continue Reading →Virginia Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on your state’s gun laws… Virginia residents, you’re in luck. We’ve accumulated some of the most…
Continue Reading →Can I Use a Public Defender for a Self-Defense Case?
Summary In this week’s “Ask a Self-Defense Attorney” video, former state prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve discusses the responsibly armed American’s option of using a public…
Continue Reading →The Myth of ‘Uniquely American’ Violence
We have all heard the oft-repeated assertion by American media that so-called “gun violence” — especially mass public shootings — is almost exclusively an American phenomenon. This claim is almost…
Continue Reading →Arizona Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on your state’s gun laws… Arizona residents, you’re in luck. We’ve accumulated some of the most…
Continue Reading →Why You Need a Pro-2A Criminal Defense Attorney
Summary In this week’s “Ask a Self-Defense Attorney” video, criminal defense attorney Tom Grieve shares why you need a Pro-2A Criminal Defense Attorney who is familiar with guns representing your…
Continue Reading →A Few More Travel Tips
In my March 1st article “On the Road Again?” I discussed travel tips including the importance of being prepared for vehicular travel to (and through) states beyond your own. I recommended that all…
Continue Reading →Pennsylvania Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know-how challenging it may be to stay up to date on ever-changing gun laws… Pennsylvania gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most…
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