The California ‘Three Strikes’ Law – A Defense Lawyer Explains
Nov 16, 2023
In California, the Three Strikes Law has been a subject of debate, controversy, and concern for over two decades. Designed with the intent to deter repeat offenders and keep dangerous criminals behind...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Proposition 47
Oct 06, 2017
Proposition 47, or the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act, has been the law in California since its passage in November 2014. The law offers opportunities for certain individuals charged with nonviole...
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Deferred Entry of Judgment - Drug Cases
Oct 06, 2017
California law is tough on drug offenders, punishing those convicted of possession, trafficking, or manufacturing controlled substances. However, you may qualify for Deferred Entry of Judgment (DEJ) f...
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Accuracy of Field Sobriety Tests
Oct 06, 2017
To understand how the results of field sobriety tests may impact your case, you should discuss your circumstances with a lawyer. Some general information may also help you understand how these tests w...
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Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in Los Angeles
Sep 22, 2017
Anyone can make a mistake, but when unfortunate circumstances result in violating California’s laws on registering as a sex offender, your life may be turned upside down. A conviction for failure to r...
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Narcotics and Marijuana
Jul 05, 2016
In Los Angeles, the sale, possession, transportation, and distribution of narcotics and marijuana are fiercely prosecuted. Although the goal is noble – to get drugs off the streets – the outcome can b...
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Expungement
Jun 21, 2016
Expungement is the process of re-opening and dismissing a crime so it no longer shows up as a conviction on your public background check. It enters another record that records the previous wrongdoing ...
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Federal Defense
Jun 16, 2016
Everyone in California is under the jurisdiction of two distinct courts systems – the State Judiciary and the United States Judiciary. Many serious crimes, such as drug, sex, and violent offenses, are...
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What You Need to Know About DUI/DWI
Jun 16, 2016
Driving under the influence is one of the most common crimes in Los Angeles; but don’t let that give you a false sense of security. Although common, these crimes are stringently prosecuted and can hav...
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The Basics of Criminal Defense
Jun 15, 2016
Regardless of whether you’re innocent and need to clear your name, guilty of a lesser crime and fighting trumped-up charges, or guilty as charged, but facing a disproportionately harsh sentence, you n...
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