Understanding Criminal Defense
Why a Crime Victim Can Win a Civil Case Even Without a Criminal Conviction
Civil and criminal cases use different standards of proof — which is why a civil claim can succeed even when a criminal case doesn’t end in conviction.
Read article →How Proposition 57 Changed Whether a Minor Can Be Tried as an Adult in California
A 2016 ballot measure ended prosecutors’ ability to send certain juvenile cases straight to adult court without judicial review.
Read article →Why a Domestic Violence Case Can Continue Even If the Alleged Victim Doesn’t Want to Press Charges
California prosecutors, not alleged victims, control whether a domestic violence case proceeds — a distinction that surprises a lot of people.
Read article →The 10-Day DMV Deadline After a DUI Arrest That Catches People Off Guard
A DUI arrest starts two separate clocks — a criminal case and a DMV license proceeding with its own fast, easy-to-miss deadline.
Read article →Why the Period Before Federal Charges Are Filed Matters So Much
By the time most federal defendants are arrested, the government has often already built its case over months or years. Here’s why the pre-charge stage is so important.
Read article →Facing Charges? Get a Free, Confidential Consultation.
Free, confidential consultation. Case fees vary by matter type and are discussed directly — ask for the specifics in writing.