California Criminal Defense Lawyers

According to the LA Times, an internal memo was sent out to all officers warning them that they may face disciplinary action if they request a judge dismiss a citation because they cannot remember specifics of the case at hand. Critics are rightfully saying the directive is unrealistic. [Read More...]

A woman convicted of embezzling nearly half a million dollars from a California aircraft maintenance company could get probation if defense lawyers have their way. [Read More...]

Three strikes and you’re out! This saying took on a whole new meaning within California in the 1990’s. It went from something you would only hear at a baseball game to terms used to describe criminal sentencing and essentially locking people up and throwing away the key.  Passed in 1994 by the legislature and the people of California, the Three Strikes Law has done more to increase spending and controversy than it has to reduce crime. [Read More...]

The San Francisco Chronicle reported this week that cops and citizens alike are showing support for the video cameras being used by police officers. Oakland police are just one of the agencies now testing cameras to see how they are received and the benefits they may have. [Read More...]

The Corral Canyon Fire of 2007 was the worst Malibu had seen in over a decade. People had to flee their homes in the dark of night, leaving everything behind. In all, fifty three homes were destroyed.

Two men were sentenced this past week for contributing to the disastrous blaze. Each were sentenced to a year, a good portion of which has already been served.  [Read More...]

Note the following is a Guest Post from CaliforniaCarInsurance.com

A DUI can disrupt a lot of things in life. It could mean losing your license, paying fines, and enrolling yourself in an alcohol treatment plan. In addition to this, it can affect your California car insurance. So how does a DUI in California change your relationship with your car insurance company? Here are a few things to consider. [Read More...]

The Los Angeles Times reports that a may accused of felony fraud may be the first white collar criminal to face life in prison under California’s controversial three strikes law. [Read More...]

A Rowland Heights Osteopath physician is turning the blame on patient overdoses on the patients instead of herself, where she feels officials are trying to put it. Her license to prescribe drugs has been suspended for the time being as federal officials investigate her role in at least 8 deaths over the past few years. [Read More...]