Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Virginia

Son of sam clarification

I want to know if I can interview a criminal, document my experience, and retain all profits as long as I have no contract with the criminal?


Asked on 9/28/05, 7:54 am

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Son of sam clarification

Yeah, you can print your interview with whomever. The trouble is that a) convicts tend to portray themselves as innocent, misunderstood, and/or victims, and b) the market for such types of first person accounts isn't there. The books that sell are of the why-(defendant's name)-is-guilty variety. Look at Amber Frey's book sales vs. those of Johnnie Cochran.

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Answered on 9/28/05, 2:42 pm


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