Police need a warrant to conduct a search in nearly every case. They get a warrant by showing a California judge or federal judge that there is sufficient probable cause to conduct a search. If the judge determines sufficient probable…
In California, as in other states throughout the nation, drug crimes are punished severely. Trafficking is no exception. This offense, though closely associated with other drug crimes, is often prosecuted on both state and federal levels. As a felony charge…
While we often celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with fireworks, food, and friends, it is really about celebrating our country’s independence. Yet, every year, hundreds of drivers put their freedom at risk by choosing to drink and drive. In…
Under California law prostitution is a violation of California Penal Code section 647(b). The act of prostitution involves two or more parties, the person(s) soliciting the prostitute and the prostitute. As such, the law criminalizes both the act of solicitation…
Regardless of what crime you are charged with, a felony is an extremely serious matter. If convicted of a felony, you are likely facing prison time, fines, and penalties that will punish you well after you have served your time….
If you have been granted probation, it means the judge determined you were eligible to have a term of custody in jail or prison suspended for a misdemeanor or felony conviction, pending successful completion of your probationary period. Probation allows…
DUI Defense attorneys have several strategies for defending DUI charges, depending on the specific circumstances surrounding each case. There are many different stages of an arrest and/or DUI charge during which law enforcement or prosecutors can make mistakes. An experienced…
One fact is certain: the United States Government monitors internet activity. Why else would Edward Snowden have to flee to Russia? The NSA and other Federal Agencies are constantly running sting operations for child porn, purported terrorist cells and money…
Fraud is a type of crime that can take on many different identities. Wire fraud is one such identity and it occurs when a scam takes place over interstate wires such as phone lines, electronic sources such as fax machines,…
If you ask a prosecutor to list the most difficult cases in his or her career, the chances are pretty good that at least one of those cases will have been in the area of domestic violence. These cases are…