We are all victims. The best of us. The smartest. None of us are immune. We become victims by inadvertently giving others the opportunity to take advantage of us. The truth is that too often we let others take control of our lives and our emotions instead of coping ourselves with situations that arise. We often feel helpless and out of control. Nothing is safe and secure anymore, and the rules are constantly changing. Junius Podrug has seen all sides of the victimization in his 20 years as a Los Angeles trial attorney. He has counseled and defended thousands of people, ranging from clerks to CEO's and celebrities. Junius Podrug is the author of Presumed Guilty and Frost of Heaven.