Beyond a reasonable doubt. That standard of proof is foundational to a fair trial and conviction in our criminal justice system. Unfortunately, determining a defendant’s gang involvement has often not required that same high standard of proof... Fortunately, AB 333 addresses this disparity by making some important changes...Read More
150. That is the number of sentence enhancements you could theoretically face when charged with a crime... Fortunately, Senate Bill 81 addresses the issue of excessive use of enhancements... As a direct result, your case might just have a much better outcome than it would have in the very recent past...Read More
If you or a loved one were arrested and are facing charges for a drug-related crime, it can be an emotional and nerve-wracking time. Especially if you’ve read that there is no chance for probation and a minimum jail/prison sentence attached if you are found guilty... Fortunately, a new bill has been passed that allows...Read More
While I make my living as an attorney, I am also a business owner. I know firsthand just how challenging – and personally rewarding – it can be to own and operate one’s own business. As the owners of Proper Defense, my husband and I both know that there are more than a few California...Read More
Whether you or someone you love has been arrested, it can be hard not knowing what will happen next — especially if it’s for the first time. Fortunately [the new Misdemeanor Diversion Program] has changed that answer in a way that may very positively benefit the opportunity for a second chance.Read More
Military service comes with no shortage of challenges, and if you’ve served — or love someone who has — you know that better than anyone else... This can make an already difficult event like an arrest even more stressful... Fortunately, you have more options than you may think when charged with a crime...Read More
Few things are more stressful than an arrest. But when it’s for drug possession, the stakes can be even higher. Fortunately — especially if it’s your first offense (or first in many years) — you may be eligible to obtain treatment and have your case dismissed...Read More
If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental illness and have been charged with a crime, you may be eligible for treatment that results in both the dismissal of the case and the sealing of your records... this pretrial program in California offers defendants a true second chance...Read More
It’s happened... you have been arrested. You can’t change that. What you can change is the potential outcome of the legal proceedings that [will] follow...Read More
Innocent until proven guilty. Many of us take this presumption of innocence as a given because, in an ideal world, this would always be the case. Something many don’t think about until it’s too late is that an arrest is far from a private event...Read More
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