Criminal Defense

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...

In some cases, DNA evidence is used to overturn convictions that were previously upheld by a jury. The accused may have maintained their innocence, but the jury believed they were guilty. Later, DNA evidence proves that the accused was telling the truth all along, and...

Popular beach destinations often feature heightened law enforcement to maintain public safety. As a result, it can be surprisingly easy to find oneself on the “wrong side of the law” when visiting one of Southern California’s many stunning beachfronts. Although...

When faced with the possibility of being involved in a criminal investigation, emotions can run high, potentially leading to poor decisions with long-lasting legal consequences. One of the most critical elements of navigating such situations is understanding how to...

Although people frequently assume that California has incredibly liberal drug laws, the reality is a bit more complex. Despite drug policy reform, people can still get arrested for substances ranging from prescription medications to popular drugs. Many of the people...