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A plea bargain, otherwise known as a plea deal, occurs when both sides of a case (the prosecution and the defense) agree on the right way to resolve a criminal case. While many people assume that this is the end of the criminal defense process, that is not the case. Keep reading to find out […]

Most people know that the police are required to advise any suspect they arrest of their Miranda rights. However, legal questions may arise when the person in question is a student and / or juvenile. Keep reading to find out how this is handled, then contact at for your free legal consultation. The Basics of […]

You have likely seen fingerprint evidence used on TV shows and movies but you may not have much experience with how it can be used in real life. In some cases, it can be used to help the defendant, in other instances it helps the prosecution. Today we will give you the basics of this […]

If you have been charged with any homicide crime, it is very important to understand your options. No matter how much evidence it may seem there is stacked against you, it is likely that there are defense options. To find out what they may be, contact at now for your free legal consultation after reading […]

In most cases, the sentence a person is given when they go to prison is the sentence they will have. While they may not serve all the time, due to overcrowding, good behavior, or other reasons, the actual sentence will not be reduced. However, there are a few exceptions and a few ways a prisoner […]

If you have been arrested for a DUI in the state of California, there may be defense options for you. For example, if the police made a mistake on their police report, you could end up with a reduced sentence or your charges could be dismissed. Keep reading to learn more and then contact at […]

It is no secret that drunk driving can kill yet people do it every day. In some cases, drivers may not realize that their driving is impaired. In others, the driver may simply make a bad decision. While the penalties for any DUI can be significant, a DUI that causes the death of another person […]

California law holds that certain crimes are much more serious than others. While we do not currently have the death penalty, there are currently five crimes that can result in a sentence of life without the possibility of parole. Keep reading to find out what they are. If you or a loved one has been […]

Seeing someone you care about behind bars can be an extremely traumatizing situation. No matter what they have been arrested for or what the situation is, you just want to bail them out as quickly as possible. At we know that this system may seem complicated and alien to you. The truth is that all […]

It is common for police departments to use DUI checkpoints to try and catch drunk drivers. Note that while it is legal and authorized in California and surrounding states such as Nevada, some states have deemed them unacceptable and do not just them. For example, Texas, Oregon, and Washington do not have DUI checkpoints. Due […]