California law is harsh when it comes to sexual offenses. Anyone convicted of sexual assault faces particularly severe penalties, including significant time behind bars and large fines. Beyond that, anyone convicted of a sexual crime must register as a sex offender. These types of charges plainly impact defendants long-term. Defending…
What could be more menacing than having a group of federal officers arrive at your house with a warrant demanding entry so they can conduct a search? These incidents occur all the time with little or no notice, after federal agencies conduct investigations, and people get caught up in the…
If you have been charged with a crime related to children, you probably already know that you are looking at some serious scrutiny and condemnation. That is why having a hard-hitting and proficient attorney fighting for your rights is essential. Understand the Charges The charges of child abuse and child…
An offense committed in the heat of intense emotion, such as rage, despair, or jealousy, is sometimes called Crime passionnel and more commonly referred to as a crime of passion. That emotional surge presumably affects a person’s capacity to think lucidly and wisely. It is a concept with well-defined parameters…
Although most Americans understand that surveillance techniques are becoming more common every day, most are likely not aware of the lengths to which the government goes to track us. The truth is, government tracking occurs more frequently and, in more ways, than most would guess. Incredibly, it is often a…
Aggressive ICE tactics toward people who are in their vehicles have been hitting the news of late, oftentimes with disturbing video and witness commentary. We have observed officers blocking vehicles with their often-unmarked SUVs, smashing through car windows, dragging people from their cars, and, worse yet, shooting into vehicles. It…
Contemporary events in Minneapolis escalated rapidly when the conflict between ICE agents and protestors led to the deadly shooting of Renee Good, a woman who was accused of trying to use her car as a weapon against a law enforcement officer. That officer shot her in the head multiple times.…
You are all about demonstrating your innocence, so when law enforcement asks you to take a polygraph test, it seems logical to comply. You have nothing to hide, after all. You couldn’t be more mistaken! There are lots of reasons to steer clear of lie detector tests. Just Say No…
If your future is in the hands of a jury, you are undoubtedly wondering what jurors think as evidence and witnesses are offered up in a trial. How supportive are they of a defense attorney’s argument? How influential is a specific piece of evidence? It is a multifaceted and ever-changing…
The holiday season typically sees a rash of certain types of crime. That’s partly because, while many people are busy shopping or attending holiday parties with friends, colleagues, and family, there are those among us who have something a little less festive on their minds. If you have been charged…