For non-citizens living in the United States, following all laws is crucial. While it is true that the idea of incarceration and fines is upsetting to anyone, things can get much more problematic for immigrants who lack U.S. citizenship. That is because, in certain situations, criminal activity could result in…
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Road Rage Can Lead to Criminal Charges
If being a hothead while you were behind the wheel led to an arrest, you could be facing some serious charges. Now, more than ever, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney looking out for your rights. What is Road Rage? Road rage is displayed in many ways, none of…
Defense Strategies
Innocence and guilt are determined in courtrooms across the country every day. While the burden of proof is on the prosecution in any criminal trial, the defense strategy offered during a trial can certainly do a lot to dismantle a prosecutor’s presentation. Whatever defense you wind up with, you want…
Harboring a Fugitive in California
If you have been charged with harboring a fugitive, you could be looking at serious state and/or federal penalties, including large fines and years in prison. It does not matter how or why you got mixed up in this situation: it is essential you work with an experienced criminal defense…
Sexual Assault: When You Cannot Trust the “Good Guys”
Sexual assault is something that happens every day, but when it occurs at the hands of police officers, it is somehow even worse. And studies show it is not an occasional problem. Officers who are sworn to serve and protect sometimes make victims out of arrestees. It happens across the…
The Pre-Sentencing Interview: What to Expect
If you have been found guilty of violating crimes in California, you will undergo a presentence interview before you ever get to the sentencing phase of the process. This is basically an investigative interview with a probation officer who will be tasked with making recommendations related to your sentencing, so…
Defending DUIs in California
If you are booked in jail for a DUI, you should be pretty worried about how the whole thing will impact your life. In particular, this is a serious situation if this is not your first issue with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and you are going…
Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea?
Let’s say you pleaded guilty—or even a no-contest—and have since thought about it and decided that you made the wrong move with that plea. Maybe it was part of a plea agreement, and you were so frightened by the thought of a long prison sentence that you copped to lesser…
California Juries Limited in Terms of Jury Nullification
Rumor has it that attorneys in some states hope for jury nullification at the end of a trial, knowing that it would be nearly impossible to get a “not guilty” verdict based on the facts of the case. What is jury nullification, and what makes it so attractive in some…
Having Charges Dropped or Dismissed
Anyone facing criminal charges is hoping for an outcome other than a guilty verdict. That can come through an acquittal, although sometimes it is quicker and easier to have the charges dropped or dismissed before ever reaching a courtroom. How can any of these results find their way to your…