June 27, 2025

'What That Old Man Needed Was a Good Lickin'

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Daniel I. Small
Litigation attorney Daniel Small authored a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article about the wisdom and instincts of juries in complex criminal trials. Drawing from his experience prosecuting a high-profile Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) case while at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Mr. Small reflects on the unexpected but insightful question posed by a jury, highlighting their collective effort to seek justice beyond legal technicalities. His article emphasizes the importance of presenting cases in an understandable way and respecting the jury's role in delivering fair verdicts.

READ: 'What That Old Man Needed Was a Good Lickin'

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