Saturday, May 31, 2014

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes giant step in the right direction.

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has taken a giant step forward in the reliability of eyewitness identification debate. Check out this excellent article by Mark Scolforo from the Associated Press.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/54fd8955783e4676a9526f7f5dd547a5/PA--Eyewitness-Identification

Psychologists and lawyers have known for years that eyewitness testimony is one of the most UNreliable forms of evidence. Anyone who has ever seen the simple example where 10 people are shown a scene and when queried a few minutes later relate 10 wildly different descriptions of what they saw, can attest that eyewitness testimony is wildly unreliable. Yet courts have based verdicts on such testimony for years and banned lawyers from using these well documented studies to show how unreliable this evidence can be. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has reversed the rulings banning these challenges. Massachusetts needs to follow their lead. After all, isn't the goal the same for all states in all courts.... to get the verdict right!



Tell us your opinion. Do you agree that lawyers should be able to challenge eyewitness evidence with scientific studies.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Client Testimonial

Client Testimonial

We received the following Client Testimonial today, which was also posted on Avvo.com but I am posting it here as well. This client was charged with Domestic Assault & Battery. It was a family get together with some alcohol involved. Our client lives in Colorado and was visiting here in Massachusetts when the incident occurred. He appeared at arraignment and returned to Colorado. We were able to have his charges dismissed without his ever returning to Massachusetts.

From our client:

While visiting Massachusetts from out of state, I found myself involved in an unfortunate incident and with a criminal offense charged against me. Due to the necessity for counsel to act in my behalf while I was back at home I was careful in my selection of Attorneys. A list of 10 became a list of two, then one.

 Attorney Casale's enthusiasm, knowledge of the law, patience, and the respect he commands amongst the Court and his peers was demonstrated repeatedly, and ultimately resulted in a most favorable outcome regarding my case. Attorney Casale's defense was so thorough I was able to resolve my charge without having to reappear in court. Though my case may not be typical, I believe the positive outcome rests largely on the skills of Attorney Casale.

As in any other industry, there are vast choices available to a prospective client and making the right choice is paramount, especially when the courts are involved. Attorney Casale is that right choice.
 
For additional Client Testimonials, go to our website at www.LawWorcester.com or at avvo.com, where you can search for Gregory Casale and read the full Rating as well as Testimonials from numerous clients.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mothers Day to all of you current and future mom's out there. This is a picture of my mother who passed away this year at 94. She was an incredible woman who was loved by everyone that he touched. In all my life I never hear my mother utter an unkind word towards anyone nor anyone say anything negative about her. She was truly special. She is pictured here with my son who she adored and he her. She is dearly missed by many. No one more than me. Laura Casale 4/25/19 - 3/15/14