What You Should Know About Your Miranda Rights You may know that you have the right to remain silent if you are ever arrested, but do you know what you have that right or why you were reminded about it? If you are not sure, you are not alone. There are many misunderstandings and misconceptions […]
Read MoreA Plea Deal Could Limit the Impact of Criminal Penalties When you are facing criminal charges, your lawyer is tasked with doing everything possible to assist you in avoiding a conviction. In some cases, however, the evidence against you and the overall circumstances might just be too overwhelming. Or, maybe you actually did commit the […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Rights of Criminal Defendants In the age of social media, many people are quick to inaccurately conclude that just because someone is accused of a crime, he or she committed the crime. In reality, people are accused of crimes they did not commit all the time. If you or a loved one has […]
Read MoreYou 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, […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreProposed 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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