714-997-4400What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need?
When you are dealing with the justice system, it can seem daunting to know the correct first steps in finding good legal representation. As anyone will tell you, you’ll need to look into lawyers who specialize in your specific case type. This is an important step in winning your case, as a specialized lawyer will […]
2019 Hate Crimes Report
It’s been nearly two years since we wrote to you about hate crimes. Some of our readers are acutely aware that prejudice and racism are still a severe issue in the United States. Several movements are underway to raise awareness and make America safe for us all. In recent years, we have heard of scores […]
Peterson Murder Convictions Reexamined
In 2000, Richelle Nice filed a lawsuit to get a restraining order against her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend, according to The Los Angeles Times. The ex-girlfriend had harassed Nice while she was 4½ months pregnant, allegedly. Why is a 20-year lawsuit important? Nice was one of the jurors in the infamous Scott Peterson case. Peterson, you may […]
Prison Inmates Kept Working Amid Pandemic
Life in America has changed significantly. Social distancing meant not congregating and adhering to stay at home orders. Tens of millions of people were laid off as the economy halted to a standstill. Naturally, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the incarcerated; millions of Americans are behind bars—housed in tight quarters. Fortunately, prisons suspended rehab programs, religious […]
California Grocers Back Prop 20
Last week, we shared about efforts to roll back criminal justice this November. If you didn’t have a chance to read the post, we encourage you to do so. It always helps to be informed before you enter the voting booth in November. Let’s quickly recap. Next month you will be asked if you would […]
Criminal Justice Reforms Under Fire
In 2018, former California Governor Jerry Brown signed a controversial piece of legislation into law that ended cash bail in the Golden State. Senate Bill 10 put the decision for when a criminal defendant was eligible for release in the hands of judges. Another relatively recent criminal justice reform is Proposition 47. The ballot measure […]
AB-2147: Inmates Can Be Firefighters
Each fire season in California has been longer and more severe than the previous year. You are probably aware of how dire the situation is right now, even if you live nowhere near the hot zones; coastal cities have been inundated with smoke and haze for more than a week. The skyline of late is […]
Golden State Killer Gets Life Sentence
The “Golden State Killer” and his heinous spree of rape and murder had been a significant focus of our attention for more than two years. Some of our readers may remember the remarkable story about the capture of Joseph James DeAngelo. You may also not forget that investigators discovered his identity using a relatively new […]
Ending Discrimination in the Criminal Justice System
The right to a trial by a jury of one’s peers is sacred to Americans. Our Founding Fathers guaranteed the right in the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution. “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district […]