Over 27 Years Of
Criminal Defense Experience
When someone faces a violent felony charge in Orange County or anywhere in California, the consequences extend beyond the sentence for the immediate offense. Under California's Three Strikes Law, a conviction for a serious or violent felony creates a permanent record...
Most people carry a cellphone every day. Many do not realize that the phone may also create location records. In California, prosecutors frequently use those records in serious criminal cases. Learning how digital location evidence works can help people evaluate the...
A single text message can change the course of a California murder case. However, it only has value if it meets strict legal standards. In many cases, the real question is not what the message says, but whether the court can trust it. How prosecutors build intent...
Attending a felony court hearing can be confusing to anyone who has never gone to one before. Understanding courtroom expectations can help you avoid accidentally complicating an already stressful situation while allowing you to support your loved one appropriately....
Deleting old emails or workplace messages is a normal part of running a business. Many companies remove old records under a retention policy. In most cases, that is not a crime. But once an investigation begins, investigators may look at those actions differently....
With most criminal charges, a person actually has to break the law and engage in criminal activity to be arrested. Only after they have done so do the police have a valid reason to arrest them and charge them with a crime. Conspiracy charges, however, can be a bit...
Police departments and federal law enforcement agencies often complete lengthy investigations before pursuing drug trafficking charges. They may track a person's financial conduct, monitor them in public spaces, intercept their electronic communications and gather...
Many people are surprised to learn that money laundering charges do not always involve dramatic criminal enterprises or suitcases full of cash. In reality, money laundering allegations can arise from a wide range of financial transactions. One of the most important...
Learning that law enforcement is investigating you can be unsettling. Uncertainty often grows quickly, especially when you do not know what investigators have already gathered. If you believe you are the subject of an investigation, knowing which mistakes to avoid can...
People accused of serious criminal offenses often look for evidence to prove they didn't break the law, like a reliable witness who can place them elsewhere when the crime occurred. They may also be able to present an affirmative defense. Unlike a traditional criminal...
