Most people facing violent criminal charges will base their defense strategy around disproving their involvement in a crime. Having an alibi or challenging evidence can make it much harder for a prosecutor to convince a jury that you broke the law beyond a reasonable...
When the police arrest you, proving your innocence is often one of your first wishes. Entering state custody, even temporarily, can be a humbling and potentially traumatizing experience. Focusing on your innocence can help you endure this often dehumanizing process....
There’s an old adage that says there is honor among thieves, but if that were ever true, it is certainly not in the case of co-defendants that snitch, turn state’s evidence and testify against you. Here in California, however, an alleged accomplice’s testimony must be...
The idea of having to face a grand jury during a criminal investigation can be intimidating to anybody. Not only is your future in question, you probably have no idea how the process of a grand jury works. If you’re in trouble, the more you know about grand juries the...
The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed for bankruptcy in January of this year, but that organization is now facing accusations of bankruptcy fraud. Why? U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer claims that the gun rights group asked for bankruptcy protection when...
When charged with drug crimes, you may feel stuck in a cycle of criminal activity. With rehabilitation, you can turn your life around. According to the Huffingtonpost, the chances of getting clean increase with a high-quality rehabilitation facility. Rehab can refer...
A charge of assault may seem simple enough to comprehend. Any physical altercation between yourself and another individual in California may qualify as such. Yet the penalties for an alleged assault may vary widely, particularly when law enforcement authorities claim...
When facing criminal charges in California, you may feel confident that the structure of the criminal justice system will help to ultimately exonerate you. However, the potential of that happening depends largely on the fair adjudication of your case. Many factors may...
If you or a loved one face criminal charges and wonder how you will handle your felony case, you might feel distraught and scared. Especially if you are a first-timer, the legal system can feel especially confusing if you do not know your way around a criminal court....
Fraud is a white collar crime and can occur in a variety of ways. One type of public fraud, which is a crime against the general community, is trying to claim military honors that are not yours. Cornell Law School explains the Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to try...
