Over 27 Years Of
Criminal Defense Experience
Even if you suspect or know that you or your business is under criminal investigation, it can still be a shock when law enforcement officers show up at your door with a search warrant. As we’ve seen in many high-profile cases, these searches are often carried out...
The success of a prosecutor's career depends largely on their conviction rate. They need to secure election and then re-election, which can be difficult to do without having data to confirm their job performance. The more times a prosecutor brings charges and then...
While it is common in California to see everyone from the CEO to the employees wearing jeans and a hoodie, even Mark Zuckerberg wears a suit when he goes to court. No rule dictates that you must dress or wear your hair a certain way when going to court. Yet the...
Extortion is the unlawful act of obtaining property (whether money, items, or favors) through threats or force. Since it can victimize ordinary U.S. citizens as well as public officials, most states take an aggressive stance against extortion. In California and other...
Murder is a violent crime and one that is among the worst that a person can commit. When you are accused of such a serious act, you have to take your case seriously and do all you can to minimize the risk to your life and liberties. You could be accused of murder...
Many people think of kidnapping as an elaborately planned and executed crime, involving taking someone by force or at gunpoint, hiding them and then demanding money from loved ones. Movie franchises and countless episodes of TV shows have been devoted to it. The crime...
Actions that lead to or cause another person to die typically lead to felony charges in California. Depending on the details of the offense, a defendant could face one of two especially serious felony charges: first-degree or second-degree murder. Any murder charge is...
Make no mistake, facing a criminal charge is a big deal. Depending on the nature of the offense, a conviction may mean years or even a lifetime behind bars. Worse still, if you are convicted of killing someone, you might face the death penalty. With the stakes so...
No matter how much we try to teach them, our children will make mistakes. It’s part of growing up. But what if the mistake is drug trafficking? Should you let them face the consequences to teach them a lesson? As tempting as it is to let your child learn a hard...
If the police knock on your door, it is essential to understand your rights. While they might be calling for an innocent reason, there is a good chance they are not. Police typically knock on doors when they want something from you. Be that information or evidence....
