Attorney Marc Victor- What to do when pulled over by the police

Attorney Marc J. Victor talks to a small group of people about what to do when you get pulled over by the police at Chester’s Harley Davidson in Mesa Arizona.

What Our Clients Are Saying

I am writing to express my gratitude to Marc Victor and his legal team for not only doing an amazing job on my case, but for helping me get though a very difficult time in my life. I am a Hispanic male who was racially profiled and pulled over on I-40. After being pulled over for what was said to be “swerving in my own lane,” I was held for over an hour while the officer questioned me. Once I was free to leave and about to get back into my car, the officer yelled out asking if he could search my car. I refused the search, but the officer continued with the search of my car with his k-9. After finding several pounds of marijuana in my car, I was arrested and put into jail.

Quickly after contacting Marc Victor, I was able to get out of jail. I feel extremely lucky to have come to meet Marc and his team of experts. His firm gave my case the attention and effort necessary to make me feel confident in the process every step of the way. I was facing many years in prison, but Marc and his experts were able to work their magic to get me a misdemeanor possession charge. I strongly feel that without Marc and his firm defending me I would currently be in prison and unable to be there for my family.

- S.A.

Marc,

Just watched some of your videos with Ernie Hancock discussing the justice system and the Freedom Summit, and it just reminded me how much I respect you.  I really mean it. I'm an aspiring lawyer, and you really impress me as the kind of lawyer I want to be like.  When we met a week or so ago, you mentioned how my lawsuit could have a real impact on my current career.  You went through this same kind of thing and stood for principle with your judgeship.  Listening to your account of that one day reminds me of how I would imagine myself as in a leadership position in my profession.  I imagine I would be fired quickly, as the best often are for staying true to principle.  What separates me from the great, is that I have chosen not to work to achieve those positions and opportunities.  I hold in high regard those who have, and who still hold their integrity above what they've worked so hard to accomplish.  The greatest are able to "make it" while staying true to principle, but they are so few it seems to me.  Colonel John Boyd comes to mind. 

With your background in the Marine Corps, you may be familiar with him.  He was a great Air Force officer who was able to excel in the service through his excellence, while not passing up inconvenient fights for the good of our nation.  Only exceptional people like Boyd are able to do that.  He was shunned by the Air Force (even at his funeral), and yet honored by the Corps (they even have an exhibit dedicated to him at Quantico).  On the legal side, I think of my wife's former boss, a prominent federal judge who I once had the opportunity to talk with over dinner.  He's another truly principled American who has simultaneously achieved success.  I believe you are of the same caliber.  I am impressed that despite the success of your law firm, you remain committed to principle and defending our American liberty.  It was an honor to meet you in person and I'm grateful for the time you took out of your busy schedule to talk with me.  Please know that I am willing to pay whatever is required on my case.  I'm not looking for somebody else to bear the burden of my fight for charity.  I just greatly appreciate that you are willing to take my case, and that you have been so outspoken for our freedoms.

Be well brother,

R R

US Attorney for Arizona Resigns

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A great law professor of mine once said, “If they get you asking the wrong question, it doesn’t matter what the answer is.”  The wrong question here is, “How should the federal government best observe, track and control the flow of guns?”  The right question is, “What types of things can be done to reduce the violence in our society?”  Guns do not kill or harm people.  Bad people sometimes use guns to injury or kill people.  Focusing on what causes people to hurt and kill others is what we should be focused on. 


The idiotic drug war is probably the single biggest cause of violence in our society.  The prohibition on certain drugs, just like the similarly failed prohibition on alcohol, creates a black market of trade which relies on violence to enforce contracts and to protect or transport goods.  Say what you want about all the bad things that result from the ingestion of alcohol, at least the Miller guy and the Budweiser guy don’t shoot it up in the streets when they disagree.  Peace emanates from a respect for others which includes tolerating the notion that adults are in charge of themselves and have a right to put into their bodies whatever they want without anybody’s permission or approval.

County Attorney Does Not Want Debate Recorded!

 

 

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 County Attorney Does Not Want Debate Recorded!

 

An email was sent to both County Attorney Bill Montgomery and Attorney Marc Victor asking that the debate be recorded. Marc Victor welcomed the idea of recording the debate, but County Attorney Bill Montgomery does not want the debate recorded. If he is so sure of his position, why would he not want his words recorded? His "excuse" is in the email below:

 

Subject: Marijuana Debate

 

 

I have had a request that the debate be recorded in order to be posted

on the internet for those not able to attend the debate during the day.

I was not sure how you both felt about that.  Let me know what you

think.  Thank you both again for your willingness to come and debate at

our school.  It is looking like we should have a pretty good turnout.

 

 

 

From: "Marc Victor" <marc@attorneyforfreedom.com>

Subject: RE: Marijuana Debate

 

Fine with me.

 

 

 

Subject: RE: Marijuana Debate

 

Mr. Montgomery has requested that the debate not be recorded to ensure that his views on this subject are not used in any way regarding pending litigation the county is involved with.  Thank you

 

 

Mike Wasdin

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Marc Victor named one of Arizona's finest lawyers for 2011

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Criminal Defense Attorney Chandler My name is attorney Marc J. Victor. I am a Chandler criminal defense attorney, personal injury attorney, medical malpractice attorney, and accident injury attorney. I am a certified specialist in criminal law. My law firm is located in Chandler, Arizona. My Chandler law firm handles criminal law matters such as drugs sales, marijuana drug possession, marijuana drug sales, marijuana drug distribution, marijuana drug production, and all marijuana and drug related cases. Our Chandler law firm also handles criminal appeals and all criminal appellate cases, child molestation and sex offenses, robbery, burglary, theft, self defense, fraud, forgery, gun and firearm cases, gun and firearm related cases, assault, aggravated assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, domestic violence, aggravated DUI, all DUI cases, and all DUI related cases in Chandler. My Chandler law practice has extensive experience with Driving Under the Influence cases in Chandler Arizona. I often speak to people in Chandler regarding Driving while Intoxicated (DWI), self defense, gun, drugs, marijuana and other criminal law issues.

I have personally represented several hundred people in Chandler on DUI and DUI related criminal cases from my Chandler law office. My Chandler law firm also represents criminal law clients in Chandler and other Arizona locations in arson, rape, murder, manslaughter, assault, aggravated assault, DUI, domestic violence, marijuana, drug, money laundering, drug conspiracy, theft, self defense, homicide, kidnapping, white collar crime, perjury, custodial interference, sexual exploitation, weapons and firearms, prostitution, gambling, escort, and all drug cases. My Chandler law firm also represents criminal law clients in trial level and criminal appellate and criminal appeal level criminal cases from our Chandler law firm in both state and federal criminal court. I have extensive experience in criminal law matters in federal court including white collar and mortgage fraud and all marijuana and drug related felony crimes.

In addition to criminal defense matters in Chandler and other locations, my Chandler law firm represents clients in personal injury matters such as automobile accidents, tractor trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice cases, serious injury personal injury cases and all accident and personal injury and accident cases in Chandler. We accept personal injury and accident cases where clients have suffered a personal injury or accident injury resulting in death or serious injuries. Many of these cases are car accident or motorcycle accident personal injury cases. My Chandler law firm also accepts slip and fall cases resulting in personal injury. Marc J. Victor P.C. has also represented several personal injury and accident injury clients in our Chandler office in wrongful death personal injury cases and other serious injury cases. I am known as the Attorney For Freedom, and I also represent personal injury and accident clients in all courts in Arizona locations in addition to Chandler, Arizona. Our Chandler Law Office also accepts serious injury and serious accident personal injury cases in other states.

Several members of my Chandler law firm also ride motorcycles. We are members of several motorcycle riding clubs, as well as have our own, Attorney Freedom Riders. We understand the inherent dangers motorcycle riders experience regarding motorcycle related personal injuries within Chandler Arizona. Motorcycle accidents can result in serious injuries or death. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident and suffered a motorcycle related personal injury, feel free to call my Chandler law firm immediately for free advice offered to all motorcycle riders. Many of these motorcycle related personal injuries result in head injuries and other serious personal injuries. Head injuries and serious motorcycle related personal injuries require immediate attention from a head injury medical professional as well as personal injury attorney in Chandler. You can visit my law firm in Chandler or we will come to you for all motorcycle personal injuries and all motorcycle accident cases.

I am a former United States Marine who is committed to excellence and I demand this of all the attorneys and paralegals of my law firm. As a former Marine I learned the importance of honor, integrity and being committed to excellence. I take this same approach with my law firm, Attorney For Freedom in Chandler. Chandler is located in Maricopa County Arizona just outside of Phoenix. Chandler is named after Dr. Alexander John Chandler a veterinary surgeon from what was known at the time as the Arizona Territory. While plans for the town of Chandler were being drawn up on what was known as the Chandler Ranch at the time Dr. Chandler settled on a ranch south of Mesa.

The town of Chandler opened on May 17, 1912 and by 1913, a town center had become established, featuring the luxurious Hotel San Marcos, the first golf resort in the state. Chandler survived through most of the great depression; however the cotton crash some years later had a greater impact on the residents of Chandler. With the addition to Chandler of Williams Air Force Base in 1941 Chandler saw a small surge in population, but Chandler still only held 3,800 people by 1950. The population of Chandler grew sharply in the 1980Õs to 30,000 and with housing boom of the 1990Õs that population had grown to be an impressive 238,000 residents. Large Corporations such as Intel, Microchip and Motorola, as well as the addition of several freeways were responsible for a large portion of the growth of Chandler.

Today Chandler is an ethnically diverse community with exceptional schools, top-notch healthcare, restaurants and retail centers. In 2010, Chandler was named as an All-America City, a prestigious honor bestowed by the National Civic League. In 2012, Chandler celebrated its 100th Birthday. The community of Chandler is very important to me because I not only practice in Chandler, but I am a resident of Chandler as well. I represent the people of Chandler in Criminal defense. As a Chandler criminal defense attorney the Law Firm of Marc J. Victor is committed to providing the best in criminal defense in Chandler.

I opened my law firm in Chandler in 2004 after moving my practice to Chandler from Mesa. As a criminal defense attorney in Chandler I serve the residents of Chandler Arizona in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, and Civil Law. I am a certified specialist in Criminal Law. I have represented clients in more than a thousand major felony cases including first and second degree murder, sex cases, gun cases, major drug cases, complex white collar cases, federal appeals, and other complex state and federal matters in Chandler and throughout Arizona, as well as nationally.

Criminal defense attorneys are not all alike, it is important that you select an attorney that will fight for you should you find yourself in need of a Criminal Defense Attorney in Chandler. I am a Chandler Criminal Defense Attorney who will fight for your rights. If you are looking for an experienced attorney in Chandler Arizona or anywhere in Arizona, please visit our website and read about our commitment to excellence in Criminal Defense.

Marc Victor Named one of the World's Most Prominent Libertarian Thinkers

Marc Victor Named one of the World's Most Prominent Libertarian Thinkers

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Marc Victor Appears on KFYI With Jim Sharp to Discuss the Baseline Killer Case

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Family Of Woman Killed By Baseline Killer Sues Police

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My Journey to Libertarianville

                         

I’ve always been a loud mouth. Even as a young boy, my mother would often say, “Someday, that mouth of yours is going to get you in trouble.” Today, as a criminal defense attorney, I use that “mouth of mine” to help get people OUT of trouble. It wasn’t always that way.

Like most other loud mouths, I was always interested in politics. However, like almost all other Boston area Jews, I was surrounded by long time liberal Democrats. Although there may have been a time in my youth when I was in the presence of a Republican, such unpleasantness was always kept from me. I had always been informed that Democrats were “for the people” and Republicans were “for big business.” If there was more to the analysis, I never heard it.

Being most comfortable in the midst of any controversy, I think my youthful pronouncement that I had decided to be a Republican was more of a reaction against the Democrat Party monopoly than a statement of principle. To their credit, my parents informed me that my Republican leanings were OK so long as I did not publicize them in front of the elder generation. I think they believed it was just some crazy phase I was going through. Ultimately, they were correct.

At some point, I became a Republican because I agreed with what Republicans were saying. In addition to sounding whiny and wimpy, the Democrats always struck me as needing a babysitter to help with living their lives. The Republicans were talking about individual responsibility and low taxes. I really bought into the limited government concept. I started arguing with Democrats about everything; whether they wanted to argue or not.

I began my college career as a political science major at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. The school is not known for its great libertarian bent. I don’t know if being a socialist was a requirement to become a professor, but it sure seemed like it to me. I recall the permanent Marxist information table being a popular spot among many of the students. Everyone in my political science classes knew me. Some knew me as the loud mouth Republican idiot. Others just knew me as the loud mouth. I loved it.

Somewhere in the midst of my battles with liberals, I began to notice there were some pesky issues where the liberal Democrat voices made some sense. I couldn’t deny their good points on various individual rights issues such as free speech, sodomy laws, homosexuality, pornography, and separation of church and state.
Being tired of shoveling snow and a fan of the summertime, I transferred to Arizona State University as a justice studies major. In addition to having a few conservatives around, there was no Marxist table to be found at Arizona State University. Although my Republican views had started to moderate on some individual rights issues, I was still fool enough to extol the virtues of the war on drugs.

One day after class, I participated in a heated argument about the drug war. During my long walk to the poor man’s parking lot, the economic based argument against the drug war started to sink into my hard head. I could feel myself having to change my deeply held view about the drug war and adopt a pro-legalization position. Later, I realized those great Republican pronouncements about individual responsibility were not compatible with a war on drugs.

When I entered law school at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, I was a confused conservative; not comfortable with either the Republicans or the Democrats. In one sense I was better off because I could argue with both the Republicans and Democrats. Merely rejecting both parties didn’t stop me from being a loud mouth.

Although I had positions on various issues, I lacked a coherent philosophical base.

One day, I met Professor Butler Shaffer. He told us to refer to him either as “Butler” or “God” if we weren’t comfortable using his first name. I figured out quickly this guy wasn’t a typical law professor. He showed up to class one day wearing a tee shirt with the word “anarchy” on it. I was intrigued. Butler posed questions about self-ownership and the legitimacy of the constitution. He insisted that all political questions were really different versions of the same question, “Who makes the decision over property; the owner or someone else?” He boiled all questions down to a property analysis. I harassed the guy. After endless hours kicking around the questions Butler posed, I started to understand. Butler gave me a book by Murray Rothbard that discussed the monetary system. I also read Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt and Libertarianism in One Lesson by David Bergland while I was pouring though the required law school reading.

Butler invited me to two discussion groups entitled the Mencken Forum and the Nock Forum respectively. I attended both faithfully and became a libertarian junkie. I couldn’t get enough of the freedom philosophy.
After flirting with the Libertarian Party, I came to the realization that such a party is a contradiction in terms.
Although I sympathize with political Libertarians, I do not count myself among them. On the other hand, I do not believe there is or can exist a centralized plan for freedom. I have come to believe there are two groups of people; those who coerce others and those who do not.

After almost ten years as a practicing criminal defense attorney, I can say few libertarians have fought the state more regularly. I am a libertarian on the front lines in the war against tyranny; an epic multigenerational and honorable struggle. I have hosted regular discussion groups, given speeches, hosted a radio show and sponsored debates. In 2000, I co-founded the Freedom Summit with my partner and libertarian guerilla warrior Ernest Hancock.

Although neither the Mencken Forum nor the Nock Forum continue, the Freedom Summit exists to hopefully rescue lost libertarian souls from the intellectual chaos that prevails today. In the end, my mom was right. It is my loud mouth that will most likely get me into trouble. On the other hand, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

A Celebration for Criminals

I’m sure the central planners will be shocked. Considering the fine job the state has done administering or regulating the health care industry, the airline industry, the education system, the social security system, the economy, the tax system, and our national “defense,” who would have expected the state would ruin the criminal justice system?

I hope the central planners are happy. After years of abuse and contorting the criminal justice system for political gain, the party is over and the secret is out. The criminal justice system is dead. It does not produce justice nor does it protect people or their property.

My brother practices criminal defense law in Massachusetts. We often speculate about whether the ongoing collapse is more evident in Massachusetts, Arizona or somewhere else. Any observant criminal defense attorney in America will agree about the collapse. Even prosecutors and some police officers are figuring it out.

A recent article in the Arizona Republic quoted the presiding judge of the Maricopa County, Arizona Superior Court as stating, “The criminal justice system is in peril. And public safety is in peril.” Although the immoral criminal justice system squirms and struggles to avoid or reverse the collapse, the end result is inescapable. At some point in the future, I expect a complete and total collapse of the criminal “justice” system.

In Arizona, the state recently decided to terminate supervised probation for lower level felony offenders as a cost savings measure. As usual, the law of unintended consequences prevailed. Last week, I was informed that in response, a major prosecuting office decided to discontinue all probation plea offers to such lower level offenses.

The combined net result of the cost savings policy will be to plead offenders to higher level offenses which carry even longer terms of probation. It was an impressive display.
I have personally witnessed guilty go free and innocent plead guilty. I have also witnessed peaceful people being treated as “real” criminals because they violated some law which, in a free society, would never have existed.

Decent people and families have been devastated. The constitution has been devastated. This country now incarcerates over two million people; enough to form the 51st state. Despite this incarceration machine, crime is on the rise and we are no safer. In fact, I believe most people are in danger of being prosecuted for some act they never suspected was illegal.

A police officer recently told me of his thankfulness for the drug war as it keeps him employed. He also told me I should be glad as the drug war indirectly provides income for me as well. Although he had a point, I responded that I would be just fine without the drug war as I would simply defend people charged with “real” crimes. He responded that I would have difficulty making a living solely defending people who commit “real” crimes because the police don’t apprehend many of those.

Although virtually everyone now acknowledges the obvious and imminent collapse, the solution is nonetheless still disputed. The ever present call for even more money as a remedy persists. More money will benefit the justice system as well as additional funding has benefited all other areas of government.

As all pro-freedom advocates know, much of the solution lies in the drug war. The criminal justice system cannot be fixed and will never again produce justice unless and until the drug war ends. Considering the fact that I have been unable to find two prosecutors who will debate me on this point, I can say with certainty that many prosecutors realize the extensive evils of the drug war. I also know from private talks with judges that many on the bench agree as well. Unfortunately, speaking out on the issue is another matter.

As the police state grows and grows and grows, the definition of a “criminal” becomes ever more obscured. Until that definition is brought back into focus, people who violate the rights of others are more likely to flourish while peaceful people should fear harm from the real criminals both in and out of the justice system.

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