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In most instances, many criminal charges don’t go to trial because your attorney advises you as the defendant to take a plea bargain. But in some cases, the criminal lawyer might advise you not to accept a plea bargain but instead, go to trial. Many factors influence the decision to go to trial or agree to a…

California categorizes different kinds of theft crimes based on severity, while the criminal statutes punish these crimes based on whether the offense is a felony or misdemeanor. For felonies, the prosecutor’s decision is dependent on the property or services’ value and the nature of the crime. Sometimes, felony theft is called grand theft, but the…

Under California law, a drug crime can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the circumstances of the case. The prosecutor considers several factors when determining whether to charge a drug crime as a felony or misdemeanor. A felony conviction is likely to lead to a prison sentence that could affect your life…

Surprisingly, not all criminal cases reach trial. Prosecutors might decide to dismiss some charges, especially when there is no or inadequate evidence to prosecute you. At times, the prosecution might decide to refrain from filing a charge at the preliminary hearing Some defendants also escape trial through pretrial motions like a motion to suppress. So,…

It is cumbersome and complicated to navigate the California criminal justice system, especially when you are accused of committing a crime. If you don’t have law knowledge, you may not know the steps you need to represent yourself in court. Seeking legal guidance is a crucial step when dealing with the justice system.  Having legal…

As you know, law enforcement officers are strict on cases related to driving under the influence (DUI) because it is the leading cause of most fatal road accidents. Therefore, when law enforcement officers point out your car to pull over at a DUI checkpoint, you should know what to do to preserve your legal rights…

Your criminal defense staff may be overwhelmed by answering all the incoming calls and, at the same time, attending to existing client’s legal matters. Additionally, you are scared of increasing the firm’s expenditures by hiring extra staff members to help your current staff. Moreover, you are finding it challenging to provide your clients with services…

The worry of not knowing whether there is a warrant for your arrest can be crippling, especially because being in police custody may lead to your detention. Most people who suspect that they may soon face arrest would want to know whether law enforcement officers are after them. Knowledge is necessary, as it allows you…

To crack down on cyber bullying and continued harassment on social media, Twitter has rolled out a new way of cracking down on online bullies. This could probably lead to some positive change for Twitter. The changes include: According to Twitter, the new “Safe Search” function will prevent abusive tweets or tweets from blocked and…

A new year deserves a new first blog for 2017. If you read my last blog, you can read the new traffic laws that will be enforced in 2017. In addition, California now has new gun laws that were voted in for January 1, 2017 and July 1, 2017.  Under AB 1151, a person can’t…