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,...
If you commit a crime, the police might do something about it, of course. But police have been known to set traps that target people minding their own business (as well as the law), thus drawing them into committing a crime. If you claim police entrapped you, American...
Insurance companies have a well-earned reputation for being difficult to deal with. Bitterness over company practices, a desire to get even, and the potential to make a profit can lead people to file inflated or exaggerated claims. It can also lead them to stage...
The fallout from recent widespread wildfires continues to create problems for people throughout the Bay Area and in the surrounding communities. Considering the devastation these types of events cause and how easily they can get completely out of control, it is hard...
San Jose, much like the entire Bay Area, has lots of diverse neighborhoods. Some of these are thriving due to high-paying jobs in the tech industry and other career fields. Residents own multi-million dollar homes or rent luxury apartments while driving luxury cars to...
Homicide, or the taking of human life, is the most severe type of crime. It could result in charges of manslaughter or murder being filed against you. If you are facing either of these, you need a strong criminal defense. With the significant differences in penalties,...
When facing criminal charges, one of the hardest things to cope with is the loss of your rights and freedoms. Few people are aware of asset forfeiture laws that allow law enforcement to seize your car, money, or other items they suspect are associated with a crime....