Criminal Defense

As virtually anyone in the U.S. understands, smartphones hold vast amounts of personal information—messages, photos, emails, location data and more. As a result, anyone who is under arrest may not be eager to turn over this wealth of personal information to law...

Protests are often powerful expressions of collective voice, drawing attention to social, political or economic concerns. While many demonstrations are peaceful, there are moments when chaos and unpredictability take over.  One concern that often arises is the...

Using another person’s bank card (often called a debit card or ATM card) may seem harmless, especially if it belongs to a close friend or family member who has given it to you, along with their personal identification number (PIN). In California, however, the law...

A search warrant is often a requirement for the police to enter your home. They may ask for your consent, but you don’t have to give it to them. If there’s not an emergency that requires them to enter immediately, then they have to leave and get a search warrant, and...

The stakes are extremely high when facing serious felony charges like drug or weapons trafficking and some white collar criminal activity. Finding a way to improve your situation is probably your priority. Law enforcement may propose a solution by asking you to become...

You just got arrested. Your heart is pounding, your future is on the line and you’re wondering whether you even have a shot at fighting the charge. You might, especially if the police messed up. It happens more often than you would think. Here are some mistakes by law...

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...