Being falsely accused of Sexual Battery can be devastating. Not only does one’s personal life become traumatized, their professional life is usually devastated. More importantly, depending on the specific type of charge, a conviction may result in a mandatory sex offender registration. Having an aggressive defense attorney who believes in you is a must. …
Clearing a criminal warrant can be as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Each courthouse has different procedures on recalling warrants. Some courthouses will allow a defendant to walk in at any time to recall a warrant while other courthouses require a defendant to arrive in clerk’s office before 9:00 a.m. to have…
A jail sentence of 180 days can seem like a long and harsh sentence to a defendant in a criminal case. Years ago a criminal defendant was required to complete 2/3 of their jail sentence. With realignment and new laws on criminal sentencing guidelines, a 180 day jail sentence can mean different things in different…
Undercover vice cops are setting up stings on Backpage.com in order to arrest alleged prostitutes. Generally, an undercover officer will respond to an advertisement for ‘Erotic Services.” Upon calling the number and agreeing to a massage, the undercover officer will meet the masseuse at a motel. Generally a price for the massage is set prior…
Prostitution and Solicitation arrests are on the increase. Due to the increase in popularity of the internet, undercover police officers are now targeting “Erotic Services” websites to make their arrests. Prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the history of civilization. Some states and counties turn a blind eye towards it, while other counties…
Common Pre-Trial Motions by Defense Attorneys After arraignment, pre-trial and motions comes the time for trial. Most defendants are very confused about what happens before trial. One of the most important things a defense attorney can do is file “Pre-Trial” motions. These are motions that are filed before the jury is sworn to ensure a…
DUI and the Human Body The earliest and most widely used drug in existence is grain alcohol. It was used as a sedative for early surgical procedures and for festive celebrations. Most DUI cases involve alcohol or a combination of alcohol and marijuana or prescription medication. Because of this, most prosecutors are trained in presenting…
DUI Arrests in L.A. versus Orange County Being arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles County will generally have different consequences than being arrested in Orange County. Most individuals who are arrested for a DUI are very concerned about the terms and conditions of their probation, whether they will do jail time, whether they will…
DUI Defense Motions Most experienced DUI attorneys have a list of preset motions to attack the prosecutor’s case. One vehicle in attacking the prosecutor’s case is to attack the foundation of their evidence. Successfully doing so will undermine the prosecutor’s case and is more likely to lead to a Not Guilty verdict or an outright…
THE DMV AND DUI A person who is arrested for a DUI generally has their license to drive confiscated by the arresting officer. Upon seizure, a notice will be generally given to the driver notifying them that they have ten (10) calendar days to request an APS hearing from the DMV. If that hearing is not…
