Criminal Defense
Defending yourself against a domestic violence charge
A domestic violence charge can completely destroy your life. In addition to the potential criminal penalties you face, such as fines or jail time, being branded an abuser can forever damage your reputation, ruin your career and strain your relationships with friends...
What are my options when police start knocking?
As we all know, anyone can find themselves under suspicion from the police. And, while we have probably thought about what we will do if we are pulled over, it is likely we have not thought about what we would do if the police came knocking at your door. Be prepared...
White-collar crimes come with a price
White-collar crimes deal almost exclusively with money and finances. Reasonable people could draw the conclusion that these alleged acts remain those of the well-to-do. Statistics from the Justice Department suggest otherwise. Not only have convictions have increased...
What can you expect as your criminal case moves forward?
If you have been arrested in California, chances are you have more questions than answers, no matter what the charge is. From misdemeanors to felonies, each year thousands of people face criminal cases in California. Not everyone knows how these cases will play out....
Can you use self-defense in your violent crime case?
If you’ve been involved in a domestic dispute, then you know that they can quickly turn physical. When someone ends up hurt as a result, the other person may end up facing allegations of criminal wrongdoing. If you’re reading this blog post, then that person may be...
Suppressing evidence may be crucial to your case
Drug crime allegations can quickly derail your life. They can damage your reputation, sure, but they can also threaten you with jail or prison time and fines that can be ruinous to your financial standing. That’s why if you’ve been accused of a drug crime, then you...
Mother’s conviction for fetal death overturned
One of the most difficult and controversial issues in law is the question of whether a person, specifically a woman, can be found guilty of the death of an unborn child in an accident related to the mother’s use of drugs. A judge in King’s County Superior Court...
The three types of manslaughter under California law
Manslaughter is one of the most serious crimes a person in Orange County can commit. After all, it involves the taking of a life unlawfully and without malice. There are three types of manslaughter under California law. Voluntary versus involuntary manslaughter One...
What is grand theft and how does it differ from other theft?
California has countless laws on its books, including different laws for different crimes. Even within the specific crime of theft, there are many different variations, with different requirements and different possible punishments. Grand theft is one of those...
What are white collar crimes?
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the term, “white collar crime” was coined in 1939. Now, it is a turn-of-phrase for financial fraud committed by business and government fiduciaries. Typically, these crimes involve some kind of violation of trust, not...