Asserting the “Alibi Defense” in a California Criminal Trial
March 23, 2023
An alibi defense is a legal defense that is used to establish that the accused was somewhere else at the time of the crime and…
Read Full ArticlePolice Served You with an Emergency Protective Order After Your PC 243(e)(1) Arrest
March 22, 2023
An emergency protective order (EPO) is a legal order issued by a judge to protect an individual from domestic violence, stalking, or other forms of…
Read Full ArticleDoes a Violation of PC 242 Require the Alleged Victim to have Visible Injury?
March 21, 2023
When a person is charged with battery under California Penal Code 242, the prosecutor is required to prove certain elements of the crime in order…
Read Full ArticleDoes a Violation of PC 243(e)(1) Require the Alleged Victim to have Visible Injury?
March 20, 2023
California penal code 243(e)(1) pc defines the crime of domestic battery as any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon an intimate partner….
Read Full ArticleWhat is a State Bar Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist?
March 19, 2023
A State Bar Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist attorney is a highly qualified and experienced attorney who has been recognized by their state bar association as…
Read Full ArticleDrug Offenders are a Significant Contributor to the California Prison System
March 18, 2023
Drug offenses are a significant contributor to the prison population in California, with many individuals serving time for drug-related crimes. However, the question of whether…
Read Full ArticleWhen Must Police Admonish a Suspect of Their Miranda Rights?
March 17, 2023
Miranda v. Arizona established the principle that individuals in police custody must be informed of their rights against self-incrimination before they can be questioned by…
Read Full ArticleWhat is Miranda v. Arizona About?
March 16, 2023
Miranda v. Arizona is a landmark Supreme Court case that established the principle of “Miranda rights,” which are the rights that must be read to…
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