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...
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...
Assembly Bill 717, introduced in the California State Assembly in February 2021, would require the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to provide all prisoners California ID cards or driver’s licenses upon their release from custody. State...
Often, when an individual reports a sexual assault, they may be asked to undergo a SART examination (or, in more colloquial terms, a “rape kit”). This is the forensic examination conducted to determine whether there is DNA evidence from the alleged perpetrator or...
