General FAQ’S
Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on March 23, 2020
If there is any one topic that causes an incredible amount of consternation and debate in the criminal justice system, it is Miranda rights. Everyone you ask has an opinion on what Miranda rights are, but very few people understand their history and how they are applied. This includes many law enforcement officers…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S,Sentencing on February 27, 2020
Going through the criminal court process is intimidating in confusing. Once a person is sentenced to a specific period or is already serving their time, they may wonder if there are any ways to reduce their sentence. Under certain circumstances, sentence modifications are possible under California law. Sentence modifications often involve: modifying a jail or…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on February 27, 2020
Crimes involving moral turpitude (CIMT) may be difficult for many people to understand. That is because a CIMT has no absolute definition, which can be confusing, considering the phrase is used in many statutes. The California Supreme Court is also acknowledged that the term moral turpitude “is an elusive concept incapable of the precise general…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on February 26, 2020
If you or someone you know has a warrant out for their arrest, you will want to know all of your options. This is a scary experience, and many people think they understand what an arrest warrant means. However, we continually encounter misconceptions regarding arrest warrants, particularly whether or not they can be avoided. Here,…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on December 18, 2019
You have probably heard the term “guilty by association” since you were young. Also known as the “association fallacy,” this is the assumption that a person is guilty of something, not because of any evidence to prove they are guilty, but rather because they are associated with someone who is guilty. Today, we want to…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on June 27, 2019
Violating a traffic law in California can result in points on your license. The point system serves to punish drivers for moving violations. If you accrue too many points on your driver’s license, you could lose your driving privileges. Understanding how the point system works can help you avoid losing your license due to too…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S,Sentencing on June 22, 2019
An arraignment hearing is the first court appearance a defendant will make after facing charges for a crime. During an arraignment, the defendant will hear the formal charges the court is pressing against him or her. The defendant will also have the opportunity to enter a plea: guilty, not guilty, or no contest. Arraignments are…
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Posted in General FAQ'S,Sentencing on May 25, 2019
The three main categories of crime in California are infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions are the least serious, felonies are the most serious, and misdemeanors are in the middle. The punishments for a misdemeanor depend on the circumstances of the crime, but often include jail time and/or fines. Knowing whether you will serve time in…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on May 21, 2019
As the defendant of a criminal case, the thought of testifying at trial can be daunting. Providing testimony as a defendant is not mandatory, but it may be part of your lawyer’s defense strategy depending on the circumstances of your case. Knowing when a defendant should testify at his or her criminal trial is part…
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Posted in Criminal Defense,General FAQ'S on January 11, 2019
Polygraph tests or lie detector tests have a muddled public image due to distortions from media representations, so it is vital to know what these tests mean in the real world. When the police arrest an individual, they have a legal obligation to instruct the arrestee of his or her rights, one of which is…
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