I have no better way of judging guilt or innocence than anyone else. Robert Shapiro guiltinnocencejudge Change image and share on social
The 5th Amendment guarantees that defendants can't face 'double jeopardy,' which means the government can't prosecute a person a second time for the same crime if the jury returns a verdict. Only if the jury doesn't reach a decision can prosecutors elect to retry the case. Robert Shapiro 5thamendmentcase share on social
I'm a lawyer who, on occasion, represents celebrities. Robert Shapiro celebritylawyeroccasion Change image and share on social
I was interested in getting courtroom experience. When I was a young lawyer, the only way I could get real courtroom experience was in the criminal law field. Robert Shapiro courtroomcriminalexperience Change image and share on social
I've always kept my word, and my clients have always kept their word. Robert Shapiro clienthaveword Change image and share on social
I believe there are certainly racial problems in this country, and I believe that peaceful solutions can help bring the races together. Robert Shapiro bringcountrypeaceful Change image and share on social
To me, the Holocaust stands alone as the most horrible human event in modern civilization. Robert Shapiro civilizationeventholocaust Change image and share on social
In court, jurors are admonished by the judge at every recess not to discuss the case or form any opinions until the case is given to them for deliberations. Of course, there is no such limitation on the public. Robert Shapiro admonishcasecourt share on social
The Vietnam War was causing people to get drafted; I had received a deferment to finish my undergraduate education, and in order to continue to get a deferment, you had to go to graduate school. Robert Shapiro causecontinuedeferment Change image and share on social
During my undergraduate training at UCLA, I was studying finance and securities; my particular interest was with mutual funds. Wanting to get into a high position at some of the companies that were doing that, I knew that law would be useful. Robert Shapiro companyfinancefund share on social
