Criminal Defense

If you’re facing drug charges in California, one option that you may have is to use the drug court program. Typically, California utilizes post-adjudication drug court models. In other words, a person has to go to a hearing and enter a guilty plea. After this, they...

If you're denied bail in California, it doesn’t mean you’re out of options. While being denied bail can feel like a serious setback, there are things you can do that may help you in challenging the decision and potentially securing your release while you’re awaiting...

When facing criminal charges, defendants may be presented with a plea bargain from the prosecution team. This arrangement generally requires the defendant to plead guilty to a lesser charge. A plea deal could also offer defendants a reduced sentence in exchange for...

Do you know what legal right you have? In America, many people only know one or two of their Constitutional rights.  If you are stopped by the police, knowing your legal rights could protect you from serious criminal charges: 1. Your right to remain silent Under the...

If you’ve been accused of theft in California, you know that the ramifications can be serious. Depending on the value of the items you have allegedly stolen, you could be looking at significant time in jail. A criminal conviction can also have an impact on your...

The police have decided to detain you because they believe you were involved in a crime. Moreover, they want to read your text messages, thinking they may contain the evidence they’re looking for. For example, suppose you were arrested with drugs in your possession....

A of new laws signed last year by California Gov. Gavin Newsom went into effect at the start of the year. Some of them involve more serious penalties for retail and other property theft crimes. A number of the new laws make it easier for prosecutors to charge those...

Having a gun on you during the commission of a crime can significantly aggravate your criminal charges. California law treats firearms offenses seriously, and the legal consequences of a conviction can be severe even if you did not fire the gun. Here is what you need...

It’s normal for your nerves to take hold when you’re under criminal investigation. After all, a criminal charge can threaten you with conviction, which has the potential to result in incarceration, fines, a haunting criminal record and damage to your reputation. As a...

There are several ways for people facing criminal charges to respond. Most of the time, the main choice defendants have is to decide between pleading guilty or not guilty to the allegations against them. Those who assert their innocence have to take the matter to...