Social media platforms now serve as a primary means of communication and expression. However, for individuals facing criminal charges, social media can become a minefield of potential risks. As a result, criminal defendants should be cautious about their social media...
Criminal Defense Experience
Year: 2023
Why is silence better if the police come asking questions?
While it is always wise to consider what you are about to say, there are few times when this is as imperative as when you are under criminal investigation. Many a person has hastened their own demise by allowing their words to flow too freely. The police, other...
When are boxing matches illegal?
The sport of boxing is probably the closest modern man will get to recreating the violent gladiatorial fights of ancient Rome. It’s a sport with two fighters trading blows with their fists until one knocks out the other – and it can get visceral quickly. While boxing...
Can the police search and seize my property without a warrant?
You have the right to privacy and enjoyment of your property. If, however, you are a person of interest in a criminal matter, the police might come knocking on your door. But what if they do not have a warrant? Can they go ahead and conduct a search on your property?...
When is there joint possession of drugs?
In California, law enforcement can charge two or more people with joint possession of drugs. However, without a legal understanding of what qualifies as “joint possession,” the concept may be vague to nonlegal individuals. So, what constitutes joint possession for a...
Do you understand California’s self-defense laws?
You have a duty to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. If you find yourself in a situation where your safety or someone else’s is threatened, the law allows you to respond to the situation with reasonable force. This is known as self-defense. California law...
3 simple work actions that can lead to embezzlement charges
Professionals in a variety of fields have access to company resources that they could potentially misappropriate. For example, anyone who has access to petty cash or a company checkbook could potentially embezzle, taking funds directly from the company for personal...
How do MDFTs influence criminal investigations?
When digital innovation and law enforcement intersect, it can make for a powerful tool to solve crimes. But if used warrantless and unsupervised, it raises a debate over data privacy and effective policing. A report by Upturn, a group advancing technological equity...
5 kinds of pre-trial motions
Before a criminal trial begins, the defense, prosecution and judge come together in a pre-trial. Pre-trial happens before the case goes to trial and after the preliminary trial, which allows the judge to decide if there’s enough evidence to convince the jury that a...
When do the California courts pursue adult charges against teens?
Young adults, especially teenagers, tend to think of themselves as more mature and capable than they truly are. Their brains are still growing and developing, and as a result, they lack the ability to understand their own immaturity. For example, teenagers and young...