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Some receive Compassion for drug arrests, but many do not — national commentary by addiction medical doctor (Jul. 2026)
RFK Jr. Received Compassion When He Was Arrested for Heroin, but My Patients Do Not https://share.google/JnqRoLjQcpJdDjlry
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“Everybody deserves kindness.”
Not a news story about the law; but touches on one component of what those facing criminal charges deserve: kindness. https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/column/tony-messenger/article_4fe125f0-9dc8-4d90-94d8-c46db78ab08b.html
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Kindness Post for Criminal Defense Attorneys: Law Review Article “Compassion & the Criminal Defense Attorney”
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DWR (Driving While Reading) Audiobook > Liaten for the Lie – Amy Tintera (May 2026)
Podcaster tries to solve crime. Ok. https://share.libbyapp.com/title/9820185
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Coloring Kindness
As folks know, I there are two things I expect from attorneys: (1) ethical behavior in all we do; and (2) kindness. I intersperse my posts with those on kindness. This post is about bring crayons, coloring books, etc., to all court hearings.
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Kindness Post for Attorneys: Gratitude
This post is for my series of “kindness.”
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Kindness: Quiet but Clear
As folks know, I there are two things I expect from attorneys: (1) ethical behavior in all we do; and (2) kindness. I intersperse my posts with those on kindness. This one is a PSA that impacted how I lawyer.
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Libraries & Librarians!
myMOpd has always loved libraries! As a public defender I often find myself using public libraries and pointing clients to them as well. I will meet clients in libraries near their homes so they don’t need to drive or find a ride to Farmington. I will suggest clients use computers, printers, and scanners at libraries. And I…
