Obtaining your Formal California Criminal Background Report
June 10, 2015
Checking your criminal background is just as important as checking your credit score. Some say, “I’ve never been arrested so I don’t need to check.”…
Read Full ArticleWhy Hiring an Attorney Immediately After Your Arrest is Important
June 8, 2015
The Sixth Amendment of the California and United States Constitution guarantees an individual the right to an attorney. Importantly however, that guarantee does not attach…
Read Full ArticlePre-Accusation Delay Due Process Motion
June 3, 2015
A pre-accusation delay motion is a non-statutory motion brought forth by the defense in the event there has been an unreasonable delay in filing formal…
Read Full ArticleWhat is a Brady Violation in a Criminal Case?
June 1, 2015
The landmark case of Brady v. Maryland gave the general rule that a prosecutor must disclose all material evidence which has exculpatory value to the…
Read Full ArticleYou Cannot be Punished Twice for the Same Act
May 29, 2015
California Penal Code 654 expressly provides a safe guard towards constitutional sentencing schemes when an individual is accused of committing multiple crimes stemming from the…
Read Full Article9,000 Rape Kits are Left Untested in U.S.
May 28, 2015
An exclusive CBS investigation revealed that over 9,000 rape kits are left untested. Such evidence is critical not only for law enforcement and prosecutors seeking…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia PC 245(a)(2) | Assault with a Firearm
May 20, 2015
In California, assault with a firearm is defined under Penal Code 245(a)(2). The underlying crime is simple assault under PC 240 but carried out with…
Read Full ArticleCalifornia “Indecent Exposure” Law – Penal Code 314 PC
May 18, 2015
In California, penal code 314 pc makes it a misdemeanor for any person to “willfully and lewdly” do either of the following: Expose his or…
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