by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Jan 14, 2024 | Criminal Law
California’s legal landscape places a strong emphasis on privacy rights, particularly when it comes to recording conversations. Operating under “two-party consent” laws, the state makes it generally illegal to secretly record discussions without the...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Jan 14, 2024 | Criminal Law, DUI, Underage Drinking
It’s no surprise that people under 21 years old are drinking alcohol despite the laws prohibiting them from doing so, but what happens if you are caught drinking and driving if you are under 21? California has a “zero-tolerance” policy for underage...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Sep 29, 2023 | Criminal Law, Sex Crimes
In 2021, California enacted Senate Bill 384, heralding a transformative shift in its approach to the sex offender registry. Previously, once an individual’s name was entered into this registry, it became a lifelong commitment. However, under the new legislation,...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Jan 15, 2023 | Criminal Law, Latest News
Governor Newsom signed hundreds of new bills into law that took effect beginning this year. We will be highlighting many of them throughout the year. Here are just a few more: SB 1228 (DNA from Rape Kits) In 2016, a property crime case was issued against a sexual...
by David P. Shapiro | Jan 15, 2023 | Criminal Law, Latest News
Most people look forward to the fireworks at midnight on New Year’s Eve, but at the Law Office of David P. Shapiro, we get excited when the new year is ushered in with the passage of new laws that benefit our clients. We are happy to report that lawmakers appear to be...
by Elmira Yousufi, Esq. | Jan 5, 2023 | Criminal Law
First, let’s discuss what a preliminary hearing is. A preliminary hearing is a “mini trial” that comes after the arraignment and before the trial. It takes place when you are charged with a felony offense. There is no preliminary hearing for misdemeanor charges in...
