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Aggressive criminal defense. Joseph M. Tully, Certified Criminal Law Specialist - CA Board of Legal Specialization. Call us for high-quality representation.

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05/29/2026

Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully joined Fox 5 DC's Marina Marraco to break down a complex immigration case involving a mother, her young son, and allegations of inhumane conditions while awaiting deportation at Dulles International Airport.

Joseph explained the key legal distinction between entering the U.S. on a tourist visa and expressing intent to seek asylum, how that impacted the visa process, and why both an asylum officer and immigration judge ultimately denied the asylum claim. He also discussed the separate legal issue now before the court: whether the conditions the family endured while awaiting deportation were humane and lawful.

🎥 Watch Joseph's legal analysis on FOX 5 DC.

Key Talking Points:

✅ How asylum claims can affect a tourist visa
✅ The legal process for asylum seekers entering the U.S.
✅ Why the asylum claim was denied by both an officer and a judge
✅ The distinction between immigration status and detention conditions
✅ Allegations of inhumane treatment while awaiting deportation
✅ What a judge may order as the case moves forward

05/15/2026

Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined Fox 5 DC Marina Marraco to break down the competency ruling in the case involving the killing of 87-year-old philanthropist Robert Foley at a Potomac senior living facility.

Tully explained the difference between competency to stand trial and an insanity defense, and why the defendant’s placement in a secure psychiatric facility does not mean the criminal case disappears. He also discussed the civil negligence lawsuit surrounding hiring and background check concerns at the facility.

📺 Key legal insight from Joseph Tully:

“If you have the right to a trial, you have the right to be competent for that trial.”

Talking Points:

🔹 Difference between competency and insanity defenses
🔹 Why the judge ruled the defendant incompetent and dangerous
🔹 How psychiatric restoration works before trial can proceed
🔹 Questions surrounding hiring practices and background checks
🔹 Why the charges remain active despite psychiatric confinement

05/02/2026

Today marks a major milestone for our firm: 25 years since Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law first opened its doors.

What started with one last paycheck, a borrowed office, secondhand furniture, and a hand-me-down phone number has grown into something far greater than I could have imagined. In those early days, Jack Weiss and I built this firm side by side—driven by grit, a bit of ingenuity, and a shared willingness to take on tough fights.

Very quickly, it became clear that the work we were doing mattered on a deeper level. Seeing the realities of the system up close shaped a bigger vision: to build a firm grounded in integrity, courage, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve—to create a team strong enough to stand up to injustice and make a real difference.

Over the past 25 years, we’ve taken on complex, high-stakes cases and earned the trust of countless clients. Our success is not by accident. It is the result of relentless dedication, sharp judgment, and a commitment to doing things the right way—every single day.

At our core, we believe in standing firm when it matters most. We advocate fiercely, we challenge wrongdoing by the very powerful, and we work to bring balance to a system that doesn’t always get it right. Most importantly, we bring hope to the people who need it.

This anniversary is not just about looking back—it’s about recommitting to what we stand for: fairness, accountability, excellence, and courage in the face of adversity.

To our team—past and present—thank you. You are the reason this firm has endured and thrived. And to our clients and community, thank you for your trust over the years. To those in power who have become complacent in their corruption, know this, we are out here and we will not give up.

The first 25 years were built on persistence and principle. The next 25 will be defined by how we continue to uphold them. Let's all work together to bring about great justice so that we can all have better lives in a better world.

— Joseph Tully

05/01/2026

Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined Marina Marraco Fox 5 DC to analyze footage allegedly showing suspect Cole Allen scouting the Washington Hilton and later firing at agents.

• Prosecutors will rely heavily on the video—but it doesn’t automatically secure a conviction
• Defense may argue Allen intended to create a spectacle, not carry out an assassination
• Ammunition choice (birdshot/buckshot) could support argument against intent to kill
• Writings referencing assassination may be challenged as performative rather than literal
• A superseding indictment with additional charges is likely
• Attempted assassination remains a high burden for prosecutors to prove

As the case develops, the legal strategy on both sides will be critical in determining whether this rises to attempted assassination—or something less.

📺 Watch the full breakdown and stay tuned for updates.

04/24/2026

Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined Fox 5 DC’s Marina Marraco to break down the DOJ’s decision to drop its probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell—and what it says about accountability, politics, and criminal law.

• The investigation followed Powell’s Congressional testimony amid a public feud with President Trump over interest rates
• No criminal wrongdoing or intent was found—leading to the probe being dropped
• Tully notes the danger of political prosecutions, especially in highly charged environments
• While billions in budget overruns raise legitimate concerns, they are better suited for oversight (Inspector General) than criminal charges
• The broader issue: government accountability vs. overcriminalization

As Tully explains, in a system with extensive laws and regulations, charges can sometimes be pursued—but that doesn’t mean they will hold up in court.

With Powell’s term nearing its end, attention now turns to what happens next.

04/16/2026

Joseph Tully of Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law joined and host to break down a deeply troubling case out of Montgomery County involving allegations of surreptitious recording of minors inside a school.

As discussed on-air, the charges are reported to include s*xual abuse of a minor which includes the act of s*xual exploitation—and carries severe penalties, including up to 25 years in prison and lifetime s*x offender registration.

Watch the full segment and hear Joseph Tully’s legal analysis on how prosecutors may approach this case and what the potential outcomes could be.

04/15/2026

BREAKING: Major verdict in the Live Nation–Ticketmaster case

Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined Marina Marracoon Fox 5 DC to break down a landmark jury decision finding that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as a structural monopoly—and did so intentionally.

🎟️ Key Takeaways:
• Jury found anti-competitive conduct designed to dominate the ticketing market
• States pushed forward after DOJ partially settled—and won BIG
• $280 million settlement already in play
• Possible breakup or forced restructuring of Live Nation & Ticketmaster
• Fans, artists, and venues all impacted by inflated ticket prices
⚖️ This ruling could reshape the live entertainment industry and finally address long-standing complaints about ticket price gouging.

04/14/2026

Accusers speak out as allegations against Eric Swalwell trigger a House Ethics probe & possible criminal cases.

Criminal defense attorney JosephTully joins Marina Marraco on
Fox 5 DC

▪️ 4+ accusers, ranging from civil claims to serious criminal allegations
▪️ Statute of limitations could impact charges
▪️ Manhattan DA probe underway—more may follow
▪️ Criminal standard = beyond a reasonable doubt
▪️ Charges filed only when prosecutors are trial-ready

04/10/2026

📺 On Fox 5 DC: Breaking Down the January 6th Pardon Debate

Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully of Tully & Weiss Attorneys at Law appeared on Fox 5 DC to analyze a key legal issue: whether a January 6th-related pardon can apply to alleged conduct that occurred before January 6th and outside the Capitol.

The government argues:
🔹 The timing doesn’t fit (January 5th vs. January 6th)
🔹 The location doesn’t qualify (DNC/RNC vs. Capitol grounds)
🔹 Even the accused’s own statements undermine the pardon claim

04/01/2026

Criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully joined Fox 5 DC to break down the complex legal issues surrounding a quadruple amputee facing murder charges—and why the court denied bond.

• The suspect waived extradition and will face charges in Maryland
• A preliminary hearing will determine if the case proceeds to trial
• Self-defense hinges on proving an imminent threat of serious harm or death
• Two eyewitnesses in the back seat could determine the outcome
• Witness accounts and evidence will be critical to whether charges stand or are dismissed

This case raises serious legal questions about self-defense, credibility, and how juries evaluate evidence.

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