Increasing Prevalence of Plea Bargains May Be a Threat to Defendants’ Rights Although television and movies make it seem that nearly every legal conflict results in a dramatic trial, the reality is that the majority of cases in the California criminal justice system never go to trial. In fact, in most cases, a criminal defendant […]
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Cosby’s Legal Team Files Appeal Claiming Bias Played a Part in Sentencing Few celebrities have fallen from fame more dramatically than the once-adored comedian and television personality, Bill Cosby. In September, Cosby was sentenced to three to ten years’ imprisonment for three counts of aggravated indecent assault. These are only a portion of the sex […]
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When You Are Falsely Accused of a Sex Crime Over the course of the last year or so, concerns regarding sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other forms of sexual misconduct have grabbed national headlines. Film mogul Harvey Weinstein was accused of multiple incidents of sexual assault last fall. In May, legendary entertainer Bill Cosby was […]
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Bill Would Require Doctors on Probation to Notify Patients In the last few years, horrifying allegations have been made against high-profile medical professionals including USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar and University of Southern California gynecologist George Tyndall. Nassar was convicted of molesting hundreds of girls while Tyndall’s alleged behavior is the subject of an […]
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You Have a Right to Know About Exculpatory Evidence Throughout a criminal investigation, sometimes evidence is discovered that proves the defendant did not commit the crime being investigated. This evidence, called exculpatory evidence, has the ability to completely end the ordeal of a drawn-out investigation and the associated costs for the defendant on trial. Unfortunately, […]
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Understanding Ignition Interlock Devices in California If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI), chances are you may be required to install an ignition interlock device. These devices are required in some states as a consequence for individuals convicted of a DUI, but California law varies depending on the county. In order […]
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Innocent Until Proven Guilty and Due Process The presumption of a defendant’s innocence is one of the most important tenets of the criminal justice system in the United States. One could reasonably argue that it is THE most important principle. While the idea of “innocent until proven guilty” seems to have been forgotten in the […]
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What Does it Mean to Plead the Fifth? You may have seen in movies or on television where a criminal suspect is being questioned and he or she responds with the statement, “I plead the Fifth.” The topic has also resurfaced in regard to the ongoing investigations into the most recent presidential election. Most people […]
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Proposed Legislation Would Restrict When Police Can Shoot San Jose Criminal Defense Lawyer And Santa Clara Criminal Penalties Attorney A number of California lawmakers are suggesting that California should become the first state in the nation to pass legislation that place specific limits on when police officers can open fire on a suspect. The proposal […]
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California DUI Basics San Jose DUI Lawyer And Santa Clara Drinking, Driving Attorney Accidents involving a drunk driver were responsible for the death of 10,265 people in 2015. Thousands more have been injured as a result of car accidents involving an impaired driver. In order to keep motorists safe on the roads, California has enacted […]
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