Dylann Roof, the individual that shot and killed nine Black churchgoers at the Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015, will continue to await his execution. The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld his conviction and death sentence on August...
If you are accused of a crime (that maybe you did, in fact, commit), you may feel comfortable that no one else knows about it, or that anyone who does know about it wouldn’t rat you out. However, witness statements are only one component of criminal investigations,...
Don’t snitch on yourself. I repeat: do not snitch on yourself. When you sit down for a case evaluation with a skilled criminal defense attorney, be prepared to get to know each other really quick. Part of the conversation will likely include a handful of questions...
Let’s be honest, half of us aren’t even sure what to wear to the restaurant down the street that we’ve been to a dozen times. That anxiety skyrockets when clients new to the criminal process must go to court for the first time. If you have the option, you simply want...
Another day, another high-profile indictment. On July 1st, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office took aim at former President Donald Trump’s real estate business, the Trump Organization. The organization was charged in a 15-count felony indictment with various...
It’s been over six months since Chula Vista resident Maya Millete went missing. The missing persons investigation has been long and wide-reaching, with national news stations continuing to cover new developments. Since the investigation began, authorities have...
After being found guilty of second-degree murder back in April for the killing of George Floyd while on duty, former police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison by a Minnesota judge in June. The jury found Chauvin guilty of second-degree murder...
When the COVID-19 pandemic began, San Diego courts momentarily shut down before slowly rolling out remote services to keep the criminal justice system moving. During that time judges, court staff, attorneys, and even clients appeared for hearings virtually on...
At some point in our lives, we have all probably threatened someone else to varying degrees—even if it is just threatening to ground your kids. California Penal Code § 422, however, makes certain types of threats a crime. Not all threats are created equal. In order to...
You probably don’t need a lawyer to tell you that it’s illegal to assault someone with a deadly weapon. You will want a lawyer, though, if you are charged committing that offense. To prove assault with a deadly weapon, the prosecution must show you committed an act...
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