California’s Assembly Bill 1950 went into effect on January 1, 2021, shortening the probation periods for many offenses statewide. And AB 1950, which amends sections 1203a and 1203.1 of the Penal Code, might come as a pleasant surprise to some California probationers. Previously, the probation
Freshly sworn-in George Gascón has taken the reins at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office after getting elected earlier this year. This week, the career law enforcement officer and prosecutor got to work. His first order of business? Sending his office a series of
Remember our blog post a couple of weeks ago about California’s emergency bail order making the default bail amount $0 for most misdemeanors and low-level felonies? Well, standard bail amounts are officially back to normal. The Judicial Council of California—the group in charge of making
In the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, the Black Lives Matter movement has gained increasing influence and has taken great strides towards police and criminal justice reform. One such way local governments and communities have responded to the protests in recent weeks
Yes, it’s a trick question. If you’re one of our clients, you have probably heard each of our attorneys tell you at one point or another: the best statement is no statement. (Our partner Stefano Molea can give you a quick refresher here.) But why?
The past two months have been an adjustment for us all. Speaking the truth and providing accurate information is an obligation that extends far beyond politics. We feel it is imperative to set the record straight regarding the top 3 misconceptions about the coronavirus and
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, lowering the jail populations throughout the state became a priority to prevent the coronavirus from spreading through detention facilities like wildfire. One way California sought to lower these numbers was by instituting an “Emergency Bail Schedule” to decrease
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, criminal justice advocates and officials have scrambled to implement safeguards for some of the most vulnerable among us: our incarcerated population. Being confined in close quarters to countless other people with little ventilation makes inmates uniquely vulnerable to
The coronavirus continues to affect people, businesses, and everyday life throughout the world. The Law Office of David P. Shapiro recognizes this can be a stressful and uncertain time for many people, particularly those facing criminal charges. Global pandemic or not, David P. Shapiro and
Stefano Molea, one of the partners at the Law Office of David P. Shapiro, was recently added to San Diego Magazine’s Top Lawyers Directory of 2019. The directory recognizes lawyers who have reached a high level of professionalism and ethics. The lawyers listed in San
By: Puja Sachdev, a Certified Family Law Specialist, skilled litigator, and a trained private mediator for family law matters in San Diego County. A Domestic Violence Protective Order (DVPO) issued in family court is much easier to get than a Criminal Protective Order (CPO) issued
DUI Ignition Interlock Devices Several years ago California began a pilot program applicable in only 4 counties (of which San Diego was not one) mandating that an ignition interlock device (IID) be installed in a vehicle whenever the driver was convicted of a DUI. An IID requires that
When you are accused of a crime and your future, freedom, and reputation are at stake, don’t you want the best defense available? The best criminal defense teams have an experienced investigator in their corner.A good investigator “hits the ground running” to gather information on behalf
When you retain the services of a criminal defense law firm, it’s important to know that the firm is going to do everything within its power to provide you with the best defense and the best service possible. Starting this month, we are pleased to
Motion to Seal and Destroy Arrest Record (Penal Code 851.91): Thanks to a new law that took effect January 1, 2018, those that have been arrested but not charged, or those whose case has been dismissed, will have an easier time sealing and destroying their
