Tag - criminal defense

Your Legal Options for a California Juvenile Crimes Defense

Types of Pleas in Criminal Cases

Having criminal charges levied against you can be emotionally and financially draining. In a criminal case, the government brings to bear all of its resources to ensure that you are punished in a court of law. Conveying your innocence and protecting your rights is the job of your counsel. Despite the intimidating nature of this situation, you do have [...]

San Diego, CA - Speeding Crash with Injuries on Balboa Ave

A Guide to Sentencing Enhancements in California

Being accused and/or convicted of a crime is a very serious and life-altering experience. In the State of California, criminal offenses carry a series of protocols or enhancements that can result in a harsher punishment if proven in a court of law. Sentencing enhancements, also known as aggravating factors, allow a judge, upon the discovery of additional inculpatory evidence, [...]

Making a Claim for Wrongful Death in San Diego

Defense of Sexual Offenses

Being charged with a sexual assault or any other sex-related offense is a serious matter. Confronting a sex-based crime is an incredibly difficult process for all parties involved, it can put an immense strain on your psychological health, social relationships, and financial stability. If you have been charged with a sexual offense of any kind in the San Diego [...]

What To Do If You Are Issued A Warrant

What To Do If You Are Issued A Warrant

A warrant is a legal order signed by a judge granting law enforcement personnel legal authority to detain and incarcerate you for a suspected criminal offense. If a warrant is ever issued on your behalf in the San Diego area, you need to contact a seasoned criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to ensure […]

Falsely Accused of a Violent Crime in California

California’s Three Strikes Law

The California Three Strikes law, originally passed in 1994, was initially intended to reduce the prison population by disincentivizing criminal activity. The law, in its original form, stipulates that an individual that is convicted of a serious felony is to be given a “strike” on their permanent record and upon receiving a second felony conviction, […]