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Texas Case Brings Shaken Baby Syndrome Into Spotlight

Alarm bells ring when a baby dies.  In this nation, some estimate that anywhere from 1,000 to 3,000 children experience shaken baby syndrome (SBS). One-fourth of those children eventually die, and the rest suffer from lifelong debilitating issues, including seizures, behavior and learning issues, hearing loss, blindness, cerebral palsy, and…

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Parental Criminal Liability in California

Michigan’s school shooter pleaded guilty to a mass shooting and was sentenced to a life behind bars for his actions, but that was not the end of the story for Michigan prosecutors. It was not long before his parents were charged and convicted of involuntary manslaughter—one count for each of…

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Criminal Justice and Mental Health Issues 

Neighbors called the police when they heard yelling in the apartment. They were concerned that the man’s elderly mother might be in danger after he had allegedly punched another neighbor and stormed into his home. When deputies arrived at the apartment complex, they found the man’s mother with wounds to…

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Defending Charges of Child Abuse/Neglect 

Anyone accused of child abuse or neglect may be facing some pretty serious penalties. In addition to the risk of losing custody of one’s children, the possibility of criminal charges that could lead to serious jail time is very real.  Abuse Defined According to the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and…

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​​Coercion After an Arrest

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, the best thing you can do is to cooperate with authorities on basic matters, like providing your name, and then respectfully request an attorney before answering any other questions. That is because, in the criminal justice system, coercion can be…

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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…

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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…

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