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Nov. 15, 2023
Being picked up by the police for questioning or having to answer the officer’s questions after an arrest can be a stressful situation, especially when you do not know your rights. Law enforcement officers often employ a wide range of tactics to get people to confess to committing crimes when questioning them.
Read MoreOct. 23, 2023
Most of us are familiar with what a traditional charge of driving under the influence (DUI) means when it involves alcohol, but not everyone knows what this same charge means for marijuana. However, drivers can still be arrested and charged with a crime for driving high just the same as they can for driving while impaired on alcohol.
Read MoreSept. 22, 2023
If you have been pulled over by law enforcement and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you probably have a lot of questions about what will happen next and how the charges will affect your life.
Read MoreAug. 29, 2023
It’s only natural to feel anxious and unsure during a criminal trial. Even if you’re working with a skilled criminal defense attorney who has kept you involved and informed during the process, there is still one big question that will be left unanswered until the end: your sentence.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2023
If you’re facing a criminal charge in or around Los Angeles, California, you may or may not end up going before a judge and jury. There are pretrial hearings and steps that can be taken prior to a trial that can either lead to a dismissal of the charges or a plea bargain that can be worked out with prosecutors. But if your case is headed to trial, you must remember to exercise your Constitutional rights.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Being charged with a crime can be a frightening experience. One crucial part of the criminal justice process is the arraignment. Often, individuals may not fully understand what an arraignment entails and what to expect.
Read MoreMay 11, 2023
Getting arrested is always a stressful experience that often comes with the added pressure of trying to bail out of jail. Bail is a crucial component of the criminal justice system that allows individuals charged with a crime to be released from jail while they await trial.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
During a criminal trial, an eyewitness – someone who was present at the crime scene – may be called upon by either attorney to describe what they saw or heard. Essentially, eyewitness testimonies play a significant role in determining whether a defendant is guilty or innocent of their charges.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Assembly Bill (AB) 1076 was signed into law in 2019 and has come to be known as the Clean Slate Act, which is designed to provide automatic relief to persons with criminal convictions who have satisfied all the requirements of their sentencing.
Read MoreFeb. 15, 2023
The backbone of our criminal justice system is based on the premise that everyone deserves competent legal representation when charged with a crime, and this is true regardless of guilt or innocence. If you’ve been arrested for a crime, you may hesitate to call a lawyer because you’re questioning, “Should I still hire an attorney if I think I’m guilty?”
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