When tempers are hot and alcohol mixed in, the resulting chaos can be quite serious. Bar fights are notoriously erratic, oftentimes leading to unanticipated consequences. In addition to the mental and physical outcomes, you could wind up with legal charges that might be a very unpleasant and life-altering part of…
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California Stalking Charges
If you have been charged with stalking in the state of California, you could be facing some grim time behind bars. Now is the time to get a proficient, tough attorney at bat for you. What Constitutes Stalking? When someone persists in malicious, unwanted behavior that any reasonable person would…
Can Judges Be Removed?
A judge was accused of sexual harassment and mistreating staff and attorneys in Contra Costa County and subsequently lost his law license as per the State Bar’s determination. He then went into therapy for six months, consulted with fellow judges, did some volunteer work, and claimed that he had learned…
What do Jury Consultants Do?
What is more terrifying than being charged with a crime that could land you behind bars for an extensive period of time? Going to trial means that a judge and up to a dozen strangers hold your future in their hands. How will they judge you? How will their life…
Is a Change of Venue in Order?
If you are facing criminal charges, there may be circumstances when a change of venue is appropriate. What are those situations, what are the benefits of such a change, and what are the procedures to get a change of venue? When is a Change of Venue Request Appropriate? There is…
Reverse Warrants
We all know that a warrant has many purposes: a search warrant entitles law enforcement to search specific persons or property; an arrest warrant identifies someone who will be going to jail. But what is a reverse warrant, and how does it impact you? The fact of the matter is…
The Gag Order on Donald Trump Brings Questions to Mind
The media was all a-flurry when news of Judge Tanya Chutkan issuing a partial gag order on former president Donald Trump in prior to his scheduled D.C. trial. Mr. Trump naturally cried foul, claiming the deep state and the White House is trying to rob him of his right to…
Life as a Parolee in California
If you have been convicted of a criminal offense in California, there is a good possibility that at some point you will experience adult supervision through a California parole program. What can you expect? Parole Parole services are individualized based on a parolee’s needs and the need to protect the…
Media Impact on Court Cases
Everyone knows that the media has an intense impact on modern society. Whether you are talking about television, radio, and other digital forms of media, you can find virtually any information you want, from the current score in a college ball game to weather information across the globe and the…
Trump Indicted: Understanding the Process
Whether you are elated or disgusted by the fact that former President Trump was indicted, you are likely curious as to what that means. The district attorney from Manhattan, Alvin Bragg, pursued charges, announced the indictment, and arraigned Mr. Trump after years of questions about the former president’s involvement in…