Criminal Defense

The message "don't drink and drive" has been drummed into the public's mindset for years, and the fact that it's resulted in a steady reduction in alcohol-impaired driving fatalities over the years means that the messaging has worked. California residents understand...

In today's digital world, some people in California are turning to the internet to commit misdeeds. While online crime is typically associated with adults, children are frequently the victims of cyber crimes. Individuals prey on weak and vulnerable people and take...

A probable cause hearing in California occurs after a defendant has been charged with a criminal offense. This commonly occurs within six weeks after the arrest. Though the sessions generally run short, it determines if the defendant committed a crime. Reasons behind...

If you are taken into custody in California and charged with a drug crime, there is a chance that the charge will be dropped at a later date. This may be because evidence was obtained illegally or because you decided to cooperate with the prosecutor in your case....

When you started working with a company you found online, you thought it was a multilevel marketing (MLM) program. The people at the top of the MLM program make the most money, but you’re also able to bring in an income by selling items for the business. For your...

Your night on the town suddenly turned horrible and tragic. You never expected to end up in a fight at the bar, and you certainly never thought that landing a single punch to someone’s head could kill someone. Unfortunately, the guy that you hit had a weak blood...

You’ve seen some of the big names associated with fraud in the headlines: Bernie Maddoff, Elizabeth Holmes, Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are just a few. None of these people were exactly hurting for money themselves, so why on earth did they get involved in...

In California and across the U.S., an individual who is arraigned for driving under the influence is granted a preliminary hearing by a judge. The purpose of this hearing is to determine if the DUI defendant should have a trial by jury. In making the decision, the...

The internet has made it easier than ever for people to connect with one another, research and communicate. However, it also facilitates criminal activities as well. While the online world was once a Wild West environment with few regulations and next to no oversight,...