Archive for May 2022

There are few things more stressful than being pulled over for a DUI or DWI traffic stop. But it is imperative that you keep your cool so that you may protect your rights.  You’ll also have to make some decisions. Every decision that you make will have an impact on how your case eventually proceeds.…

The presence of an eye witness makes an enormous difference to the outcome in a criminal case. If the prosecution has an eye witness then your chances of being convicted goes up by 54%, even if you are innocent.  That does not mean that the presence of an eye witness is a “slam dunk” for…

The “insanity defense,” or the M’Naghten Rule, plays a huge role in television portrayals of criminal defense law. But how much of a role does it really play in a California criminal case? And is it a good defense? It’s certainly invoked. In 2021 a man accused of fatally shooting two people inside of a…

There’s nothing more frightening than being the subject of an arrest. Many people believe it will never happen to them, but it can happen to almost anyone. People make mistakes. Some get falsely accused. While you can only be arrested in specific circumstances, it is absolutely vital that you know exactly what to do if…

Anyone who has seen a police show or two can probably recite the Miranda warning by heart. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney one will be…