by Samantha Jade | Oct 2, 2024 | Assault Crimes, Domestic Violence, Driving Offenses, Drug Crimes, DUI, FAQs, Juvenile Crimes, Murder, Sex Crimes, Theft and Fraud Offenses, Uncategorized, Violent Crimes, Wrongfully Accused
How would you react if you were suddenly handcuffed and facing criminal charges? Would your first instinct be to defend yourself, or would you know to stay silent? Getting arrested or charged with a crime is a terrifying experience. It’s easy to panic in these...
by Samantha Jade | Aug 19, 2024 | Assault Crimes, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI, Juvenile Crimes, Murder, Sex Crimes, Theft and Fraud Offenses, Uncategorized, Violent Crimes, Wrongfully Accused
As a criminal defense lawyer, I frequently encounter misconceptions about when legal representation is necessary and when it might not be. Understanding the role of a defense attorney can clarify these distinctions and empower individuals facing legal...
by Samantha Jade | Jun 5, 2023 | Assault Crimes, Domestic Violence, Driving Offenses, Drug Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Murder, Theft and Fraud Offenses, Violent Crimes
Finding a place to call home is a struggle for everyone, but for individuals with a criminal record, the search can be particularly challenging. Every state has different laws about renting to people with criminal records, so navigating the legal landscape can be...
by Samantha Jade | Jun 1, 2023 | Assault Crimes, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft and Fraud Offenses, Violent Crimes, Wrongfully Accused
Are you facing a criminal charge in California? Do you have prior convictions or offenses? If so, your current case may be affected by any past run-ins with the law, regardless of whether or not they resulted in a conviction. How? Because the criminal justice system...
by Samantha Jade | May 1, 2023 | Assault Crimes, Drug Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Theft and Fraud Offenses, Violent Crimes
Even though the United States criminal justice system has a noble goal at rehabilitation, being charged with a crime can have serious and long-term consequences. It’s sad but true. Who would think that once you’ve paid your full debt to society for a bad decision made...
by Silva | May 3, 2018 | Drug Crimes, Theft and Fraud Offenses, Violent Crimes
I will never forget defending a client who was arrested for a drug charge. The client was properly Mirandized by the officer who arrested him. My client was an intelligent man…he was kind, educated and a hard worker. He was a recreational drug user who understood his...