Being accused of a probation violation can have serious consequences. Probation is the equivalent of having an invisible collar around your neck. You are not free to do whatever you like. In fact, probation simply means that a judge determined
Continue reading Accused of a Probation Violation?Gun Control, Mass Shootings and Mass Distraction
There appears to be an immediate discussion about gun control every time an unfortunate incident occurs. It seems such a discussion is based on dogma and entrenched in political beliefs rather than a rational discussion of what’s truly going on.
Continue reading Gun Control, Mass Shootings and Mass DistractionRecent Cases, Criminal Law & The Second Amendment
As the national debate over guns and control continues, a new appellate decision once again struck down the District of Columbia’s efforts to restrict (and make it as difficult as possible) for residents to carry a firearm. Washington D.C’s Gun
Continue reading Recent Cases, Criminal Law & The Second AmendmentAddressing L.A.’s Rising Crime Rate
The overall Los Angeles crime rate is increasing for the first time in more than a decade and Police Chief Charlie Beck is searching for a way to change that. Increase in Crime Rate Across Los Angeles, violent crime is
Continue reading Addressing L.A.’s Rising Crime RateAaron Hernandez Guilty of First-Degree Murder
Once a National Football League star, now a convicted murderer, Aaron Hernandez’s life has taken a turn – towards jail time. The former New England Patriots tight end was convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Odin L. Lloyd
Continue reading Aaron Hernandez Guilty of First-Degree MurderSharper’s Sexual Assault Cases Span Four States
Former NFL safety, Darren Sharper, faces 33 years in prison for drugging women and sexually assaulting women in four states. He pleaded guilty to sexual assault in Arizona and pleaded no-contest in a California case where he was accused of raping two women
Continue reading Sharper’s Sexual Assault Cases Span Four StatesHave a Teen? Then You Should Have a Criminal Defense Lawyer
A criminal defense lawyer, for your teen? It might sound a little bit crazy. Here’s why it’s not. Raising a Teen in 2015 When raising a teen in this media-saturated world it can sometimes seem as if the loving child
Continue reading Have a Teen? Then You Should Have a Criminal Defense LawyerWhat It Means to Violate Parole
After you are released from prison there is a general period of re-integration referred to as “parole.” During this time, you are expected to comply to certain terms and conditions. If you are found to be in violation of this,
Continue reading What It Means to Violate ParoleAre Murder and Manslaughter Two Different Things?
The term “homicide” applies to the act of one person killed another person. But within the distinction of unlawful homicides, there are two other distinctions: Murder and Manslaughter. Difference Between Murder and Manslaughter The main defining difference between “murder” and
Continue reading Are Murder and Manslaughter Two Different Things?Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault
A driver for Uber is being investigated for sexually assaulting a woman he was driving. Alleged Sexual Assault The woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by the driver was waiting for a ride between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. when
Continue reading Uber Driver Accused of Sexual Assault