Going to trial can cause some anxiety and uncertainty. The unknown about the outcome can be too much for some people to deal with. Pleading guilty does speed up the process of your case, however, there are still a few downfalls to just rushing through this decision. Consider some of these factors. ...

Sometimes the biggest danger to a defendant is him/herself because of his/her lack of understanding or education about the criminal justice system. Let’s discuss some of the common mistakes criminal defendants make in their cases. Hiring the most or least expensive lawyer Pr...

Under Senate Bill 1046, people who get convicted of a DUI will have to install an ignition interlock device in their vehicle to get their full driving privileges back. The ignition interlock device is a breathalyzer and prevents the driver from starting the car if they are not sober. Interlock ig...

Under California’s old felony murder law, someone could get convicted of felony murder if a victim died during the commission of a felony even if the defendant did not intend to kill a person, did not know it took place, or if it was an accident. Und...