If you get arrested by the police and taken down to the station, they may put you in a room and begin asking questions. This interrogation is an attempt to learn more about what was happening and to get you to talk to the police. However, many legal experts advise...
Criminal Defense
A closer look at plea bargains
In the world of criminal defense, plea bargains often come into play. A plea bargain is a negotiation between the prosecution and the defense that frequently leads to a positive resolution to your case. Accepting a plea bargain means you are willing to admit to...
How to prove mistaken identity in a criminal trial
A crime has been committed. A suspect is in custody, and it is you. But you did not do it. In other words, it is a mistaken identity situation. It is not unheard of for an individual to be accused of, charged and convicted for a crime they did not commit. If you find...
Domestic abuse allegations are serious, and you need a defense
Domestic violence is a significant problem in the United States and is a charge to take seriously if you’re accused. Being accused of domestic violence means that an alleged victim has come forward to say that you’ve been abusive in some manner. Interestingly, actual...
Plan to testify in your criminal trial? Here are 2 tips
If you have been indicted for a crime you believe you did not commit or were justified in doing, you may want to testify in your own defense. But, regardless of why you are on trial, it is not uncommon to be nervous about taking to the witness stand. Even in the...
Evidence shows we can’t always trust eyewitnesses
In many criminal cases, an eyewitness is brought in to give their account of what happened. This account is often seen as trustworthy and accurate. However, studies have found that eyewitnesses are often wrong. For example, nearly 400 people have been released from...
What is the presumption of innocence?
Those accused of criminal offenses have a series of fundamental rights. One of the most important is the presumption of innocence. Essentially, the presumption of innocence amounts to a person remaining innocent until they have been proven guilty. Anything to the...
Your prescription medication can lead to impaired driving charges
Most of the people charged with impaired driving offenses in California face allegations of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. However, the same law that establishes legal limits for your blood alcohol concentration also explicitly prohibits driving under...
Can I secure a job in California with a criminal record?
If you're currently facing criminal charges, then you're likely concerned about how a conviction may impact your future employment prospects. While you might not have been worried about this a couple of decades ago, the internet has changed things. You know that...
How the LAPD’s collection of social media data could affect you
If you’re stopped by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and questioned about anything, don’t be surprised if an officer asks for your social media account information. That’s just one piece of personal information on the LAPD’s field interview (FI) card. The...
