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 have no better way of judging guilt or innocence than anyone else. Robert Shapiro guiltinnocencejudge Change image and 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
I think that one of the motivating factors was in my last year of law school: we had a competition, and I won the competition; it was judged by several of the federal judges at the time. I got a tremendous amount of encouragement to pursue litigation from them at the time. Robert Shapiro amountcompetitionencouragement share on social
It's true that if you advise politicians on economic policy in the U.S. today, you spend your time in a cross between inquiry and combat. You are always on the periphery of harsh partisan warfare that has nothing to do with substance. Robert Shapiro advisecombatcross share on social
