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Posts Tagged With: prosecutor

Indictments: How do They Work in the Criminal System?

June 28, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Felony Charges, Law Tags: charges, committing a crime, court, criminal system, Defendant, Evidence, felony charges, indictment, indictments, Plea Bargain, prosecutor

Juvenile Delinquency vs. Dependency: What’s the Difference?

June 23, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Felony Charges, Juvenile Crimes, Law Tags: California, case workers, civil petition, criminal defense, defense team, judges, juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, prosecutor

How Police and Prosecution Work Together – Filing Charges

April 23, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, Felony Charges, Probable Cause Tags: attorney, defending your rights, defense attorney, file charges, point of view, police, police claim, Prosecution, prosecutor, prosecutorial discretion

If My Case is Dismissed, Does This Mean I Have No Criminal Record?

February 20, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Record Expungement, Sealing Records, Uncategorized Tags: agreement, board of probation, California, case is dismissed, case sealed, charges, charges were dismissed, criminal record, dismissal, found guilty, no criminal record, prosecutor

Prosecuted for Domestic Violence Even if the Victim Won’t Testify?

February 14, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Domestic Violence Tags: accused of domestic violence, domestic violence, domestic violence case, heinous crime, move forward, prosecutor, refuses to testify, Testimony, victim had bruises

How Long Can I Be Held Before Charges Are Filed?

January 10, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Law Tags: charged, charges, Defendant, police, prosecutor, right to a speedy trial, speedy trial, U.S. Constitution

When the Prosecutor Uses Misconduct in Your Criminal Case

January 9, 2018 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Appeals, Criminal System, Law, Uncategorized Tags: committed a crime, Criminal Justice System, fabrication of evidence, facing charges, Misconduct, Prosecution, prosecutor, truth, unreliable witnesses, wrong suspect

What is the Burden of Proof and How Does it Apply to Trial?

December 29, 2017 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Defense Tags: affirmative defenses, burden of persuasion, Burden of Proof, crime, criminal, Defendant, Evidence, Judge, proof, Prosecution, prosecutor, Self Defense

Drug Trafficking a Major Issue in the State of California

December 26, 2017 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Drug Possession, Felony Charges Tags: arrested, California, charged, crime, drug, Drug Possession, drug trafficking, felony, Heroin, marijuana, prosecutor, serious, trafficking

The Stages of Money Laundering and Defenses to Use

November 27, 2017 by Peter Blair

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

Categories: Criminal System, Defense, White Collar Crimes Tags: cases, crime, defenses, Duress, illegal, integration, intent, lack of evidence, layering, money laundering, penalties, placement, prosecutor, source, stages, transactions

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