Police often manufacture “reasonable suspicion” or “probable cause” when they believe (but cant prove or establish) that some sort of crime may have been committed. Take Driving Under the Influence, for example. Officers routinely create reports with buzz words such
Continue reading Consequences of Arizona’s Immigration BillGot Crime? Some Common Questions Answered.
Attorneys are often unable to give detailed answers prior to discussing the facts of a case and reviewing the evidence. All too often, potential clients want answers to questions that I can’t yet answer. That said, below are common criminal
Continue reading Got Crime? Some Common Questions Answered.Your Stopped for DUI. Now What? Part I.
Perhaps the most common question I receive about DUI’s is what to do if your stopped? Many believe there are magic bullets that will prevent them from being charged. Clearly, short of drinking and driving in the first place, the
Continue reading Your Stopped for DUI. Now What? Part I.Polanski Saga Continued…
A California appellate court rejected Polanski’s bid to dismiss his case earlier this week, but suggested ways the parties can resolve the matter. The court also noted the serious misconduct by the prosecutor and the judge dating back to the
Continue reading Polanski Saga Continued…Fake DUI Arrests & Police Quotas
Next time someone inquires how I can defend an “[alleged] drunk driver?” …in part, consider this recent news story of a cop manufacturing over 200 DUI arrests and making extra money as a result. This conduct is cropping up in
Continue reading Fake DUI Arrests & Police QuotasPosted in Criminal Law | No Comments » Mel Gibson’s DUI Expunged – But what does that mean, exactly?
Mel Gibson’s 2006 conviction for DUI was expunged today by a Los Angeles Judge. Expungements are available for many offenses when one completes the terms of probation and otherwise stays out of trouble. However, an expungement is not entirely what
Continue reading Posted in Criminal Law | No Comments » Mel Gibson’s DUI Expunged – But what does that mean, exactly?Polanski’s Dilemma
After his arrest this week, Roman Polanski is expected to fight extradition from Switzerland to the United States where he pled guilty to unlawful sex with a 13 year old girl in 1977. Many seem to be puzzled why, after
Continue reading Polanski’s DilemmaCelebrity Justice?
I have posted several times on domestic violence (“DV”) and the Chris Brown/Rihanna saga. Now that Mr. Brown has been sentenced, a few thoughts are warranted. I commented before that this matter may be resolved rather quickly or can take
Continue reading Celebrity Justice?When the Government Oversteps Its Bounds
When the Government wants to prove its case so badly, apparently the Constitution will not stand in its way. For those who believe the rule of law must be respected no matter what is being investigated, the following article is
Continue reading When the Government Oversteps Its BoundsSobriety Checkpoints
Sobriety checkpoints are becoming all to common and are frequently used before major holidays and sporting events. I am frequently asked about the legality of these checkpoints. In California, police departments use sobriety checkpoints at various times and to varying
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