When your child has been charged with a crime, it’s a tough moment to say the least! You fear the worst. Fortunately, not only are you far from alone, but your child is still changing and developing, with plenty of time for personal growth...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
When new juvenile justice reform laws are passed, such as the slew of them in 2020 and 2021, they often bring with them a sense of hope... The reality is that even after a bill is signed into law, significant work — and even more questions — lie ahead...Read More
It goes without saying: 2020 was a year of change and challenges. Many of those changes materialized in criminal justice reforms. That is especially true here in California. Several bills were passed in the state Legislature in 2020 affecting the ways in which defendants are prosecuted and sentenced...Read More
When a juvenile is charged with a felony and they are at least 16-years-old, the DA can file a request to transfer the case to adult court. After a hearing the court can transfer the case and the minor will be treated as an adult. Now, there is an incredible loop hole to fix the...Read More
Approximately 90%. That’s the percentage of juvenile detainees who reported being exposed to at least one traumatic event, called adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). These experiences include abuse, neglect, mental illness, addiction, growing up in a neighborhood marked by poverty, and more. The more trauma they’ve experienced, the higher their risk. Some estimates show that up...Read More
Someone you love has been accused of a crime. You feel blindsided. They can always count on you but here you are completely unprepared! It makes you feel absolutely helpless. You are not alone. Even children are no stranger to the criminal justice system these days. A recent Rutgers University study revealed that 1 in...Read More
You’ve been arrested. What if your friends and family find out? You’re worried about being seen as a criminal. You already feel judged. And you’re right because the “Presumption of Innocence” is more of an idea than a reality, according to a Dubin Research and Consulting survey that found 77% of 1,261 jury-eligible citizens believe...Read More
As a criminal defense attorney, I know that when someone steps into my office it is usually one of the worst moments of their lives. They are confused, vulnerable, and afraid of the worst-case scenario. They have often been unexpectedly arrested or charged and now find themselves trapped in a legal process that can have...Read More
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