What is mandatory minimum sentencing and why do so many people have an aversion to the idea? Mandatory minimum sentencing laws have been put in place for crimes that judges are not able to lower. As you know, when you have plead guilty or are found guilty, the sentencing judge assigned to your case will… Read More
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Juvenile Crimes of Theft and Their Severity in CA
If your loved one under 18 has committed a crime, then they will be charged through the juvenile justice system and not the regular criminal justice system. If you or a loved one is a juvenile and committed a crime of theft, they will be charged through the juvenile justice system. Juveniles are not considered… Read More
What is the Burden of Proof and How Does it Apply to Trial?
The burden of proof is the standard that a party must show to prove a fact in court. In criminal cases, it refers to the defendant’s guilt and whether or not the prosecution can show it. At the end of the trial, after the prosecutor has shown evidence backing their claim, the jury or judge… Read More
Answering All the Questions You Have About Probation
When you are sentenced to a crime, you should always expect that the court will choose to impose more than just prison time. Sometimes, they decide to impose other conditions, like fines or something called probation. If you have become a candidate for probation, you will find that you must follow certain rules. Whether you’ve… Read More
Sentenced to House Arrest After You’ve Received a DUI
Picture this: You’re arrested for a DUI for the first time and wonder if you’re going to go to prison for your crime. Fortunately, you might not have to worry about that, because first time offenders could see very little time to no time at all in prison. In fact, in many cases, you may… Read More
What You Should Expect at Your Bail Hearing
A bail hearing can be a stressful scenario that makes you wonder what will happen next in the trial process. The judge assigned to your case will look at many aspects, especially the nature of your charges and how serious they are. They will also take a close look at any evidence that has been… Read More
I Applied for Expungement and Received a Denial… Why?
In California, expungement is a popular way for people to have their legal record sealed or “erased” in the eyes of the court, which can be extremely helpful to you depending on your situation. The expungement process can be time-consuming and confusing at times, which is why we believe that working with a criminal defense… Read More
Sentencing Guidelines When You Have Committed a California Crime
In the past, have you ever seen two people who committed two very similar crimes, receive vastly different penalties? As a result of this, federal sentencing guidelines went through many changes, to arrive at where we are today. Many courts across the country now look at sentences with minimum and maximum imprisonment terms – which… Read More
The Differences Between Probation and Parole in California
When you are facing incarceration, you may wonder if you have alternatives. Luckily, there are options for you: aspects known as probation and parole. The main difference is all in the definition: With probation, you receive it prior to jail or prison. Parole, instead, is an early release from prison. The thing that remains the… Read More
Summary Probation: When You Receive Probation From a Misdemeanor
When you think of probation, you probably think about reporting to a probation officer for many aspects of your penalty. Summary probation is a bit different though, usually only showing itself when you have received a misdemeanor. It is a very informal way for the court to place an offender under a brief supervision of… Read More
