What is an indictment? You’ve been swept into the criminal justice system and now you wonder what to expect in your case, but you hear all these terms being thrown around and don’t know what to expect. Indictments are the formal accusation that takes place against an individual who is suspected of committing a crime…. Read More
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Juvenile Delinquency vs. Dependency: What’s the Difference?
In California, many cases sprout up over the course of a month that involve children. When it comes to criminal defense cases, you might see a lot of cases that revolve around juvenile delinquency vs. dependency. These cases have moved to an all-time high over the past few decades. Because of this, many judges might… Read More
How Police and Prosecution Work Together – Filing Charges
Arrest and prosecution are a lot different from one another. You might wonder if the police and prosecutor in your case work together, and they do in some ways. – but not in others. Police must have probable cause to believe that you committed a crime when they make their arrest, and prosecutors must also use… Read More
If My Case is Dismissed, Does This Mean I Have No Criminal Record?
If your case is dismissed, this must surely mean that you have no criminal record – right? You were not found guilty of a crime in California and you’re ready to move on with your life. However, as much as you would love for things to work that way, they usually don’t. There is a… Read More
Prosecuted for Domestic Violence Even if the Victim Won’t Testify?
You’ve been accused of domestic violence and you know you haven’t committed this heinous crime, or some of the aspects you’ve been accused of. If you have been accused of domestic violence against your spouse, you may be worried that the case will be turned around on you and that you won’t receive the results… Read More
How Long Can I Be Held Before Charges Are Filed?
You have been suspected of a crime, and the police showed up at your home in the middle of the day. Before you know it, your life is turned upside-down and you’re being whisked off to the police station, wondering when you’ll be able to clear things up for a crime you know you didn’t… Read More
When the Prosecutor Uses Misconduct in Your Criminal Case
Prosecutors are under a great amount of pressure when it comes to the criminal justice system. That is why, those who are facing charges, commonly say they “moved through the system quickly,” because prosecutors use care in these cases and attempt to use their best judgment to get quick results and sentences that make sense… 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
Drug Trafficking a Major Issue in the State of California
Just this past week, Senior U.S. and Mexican government officials discussed the state of California’s drug trafficking problems and agreed to work together to fight international drug trafficking organizations and criminal enterprises across the border. This has been a growing issue in California for many years. When people think of drug trafficking, they think of… Read More
The Stages of Money Laundering and Defenses to Use
When you engage in the white collar crime of money laundering, you are participating in a particular crime that includes disguising proceeds from financial transactions to show where the money actually came from. Every day, people are caught money laundering because law enforcement officials are constantly on the lookout for these crimes taking place. If… Read More
