I Got Convicted of Murder in California—But I didn’t Pull the Trigger?!? SB 1437 and SB 775 Explained
A Hypothetical Scenario: Tim and Tom decide to rob a T-Mobile Store. Tim uses a gun to intimidate one of the store employees. While forcing the employee to place items in the bag, the employee tries to get the gun away from Tim, the armed robber. During the scuffle...
Theft Crimes in California
Theft involves stealing property or money that belongs to someone else without their consent whether it involves a bank, business, or other entity, or an individual or private residence. Theft offenses may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on certain...
PTSD And Car Accidents
According to the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, people often develop PTSD after witnessing or experiencing an event perceived as life-threatening. Someone may develop post-traumatic stress disorder after being sexually assaulted, involved in...
Inaccuracies of California Field Sobriety Tests
Many motorists are pulled over in California each day on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Depending on the situation, police officers may want to have the driver submit to field sobriety tests used to determine whether they are impaired....
Jussie Smollett Criminal Defense Legal Expertise
Jussie Smollett is famous for his role on the hit TV show Empire. He has been accused of lying to the Chicago police about a racial and homophic attack that happened in January 2019. Prosecutors representing Chicago Police are pursuing a lawsuit against Jussie...