Archive for October 2022

What should you do if a loved one is accused of a crime? While you may feel shocked, horrified, and afraid, there are quite a few steps you can take at this grim time. Help Your Loved One Find a Lawyer Some defendants are too shocked and horrified themselves to ask for a lawyer or…

Rap lyrics have often been used against criminal defendants in trials. Lyrics can paint a picture for the jury even when the song or the use of the song obviously has nothing at all to do with the alleged crime. Often, rap lyrics can serve as almost the only evidence in the trial. There are…

Child endangerment is outlined in California Penal Code Section 273A.  “Any person who, under circumstances or conditions likely to produce great bodily harm or death, willfully causes or permits any child to suffer, or inflicts thereon unjustifiable pain or mental suffering, or having the care or custody of any child, willfully causes or permits the…

 SBI 731 has been signed into law, which means arrest records and conviction records will be sealed for at least 225,000 Californians. Many Los Angeles residents will find their records are eligible for automatic sealing, while others will have to petition a judge.  Are you eligible for records sealing? Here’s what you need to know.…