Over 27 Years Of
Criminal Defense Experience
You maintain certain rights when interacting with authorities, and understanding what these rights are may help you avoid serious legal trouble. The rights you have when authorities pull you over in your vehicle differ to some extent from those you have when they stop...
Going through the criminal justice system can be frustrating, and it is important to understand basic terms related to the law. For the most part, crimes fall into two major groups: felonies and misdemeanors. There are several differences between these two categories....
If you have a felony on your record, you may know there will be consequences. However, you may not expect these consequences to impact every aspect of your life once you are back in society. Many felony convictions carry collateral consequences. According to the U.S....
California residents like you have have heard the term "insider trading" before. But do you know what it entails? And do you know how much trouble you can get into if caught doing it? Insider trading is one of the most well-known type of white collar crime. At the...
You likely would never anticipate having to face a criminal charge (let alone one as serious as assault, manslaughter or murder). At the same time, you cannot predict not ever finding yourself in a situation where another threatened the immediate your safety (or that...
When people think of ‘drug mules,’ they often think of people looking to get rich quick who then get caught or lose their lives in the process. This might prove true for many, but there are several people who others forced into the lifestyle. There are stories of...
A California felony charge has the potential to upend your entire life if it leads to a conviction. If you have prior serious felony offenses, you may face even harsher penalties. In 1994, California implemented the “Three Strikes” sentencing law, which heightens the...
Drug trafficking through California is not uncommon and has the potential to destroy the lives of people who participate in its operations. Fortunately, people charged with drug crimes have the ability to turn their life around and begin their sojourn to a better...
In California, wire fraud and mail fraud are some of the most common charges for white collar crime. They share similarities. In some cases, committing one means you are also committing the other. But in the end, they are two different crimes. Today we will take a...
When many people think of drug trafficking, they envision street drugs such as cocaine and heroin. However, it is important to realize that many people face these charges as a result of prescription drugs as well. There are many factors to take into consideration when...
