714-997-4400Rape Statute of Limitations
Not too long ago, when people thought of formerly beloved comedian Bill Cosby it would bring smiles. Today, amidst a pile of rape and assault allegations, people are typically disgusted when thinking about Cosby. Many people are outraged about two different aspects of the allegations: the fact that there are so many, and that fact […]
Unanimous Support for AB 2888
Over the course of the summer, we have discussed the controversial case of the former Stanford University swimmer, Brock Turner. The case made national headlines because of the light sentence Turner received from Santa Clara County Judge Aaron Persky. After being found guilty of numerous sexual assault charges, Persky decided that six (6) months in […]
SB 443: Upholding The 5th Amendment
In the United States, it is not uncommon for those who are alleged of committing drug related crimes to face what is known as civil forfeiture. The history behind such cases, stems back to the 1980’s when America’s “War on Drugs” was at its height. In an attempt to fight drug kingpins, the U.S. Justice […]
Felony Prosecutorial Misconduct Bill
Certain prosecutors in California may have something to fear as a new bill was scheduled to go before the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday, August 11, 2016, and it was approved in committee. The bill will now continue through the legislation process and prosecutors who purposefully omit or falsify evidence could face felony charges and face […]
California’s New License Plate Law
If someone commits a crime in California and drives away from the scene, then hopefully a witness will be able to write down the license plate number in order to help authorities track down the offender. Seems pretty straight forward. However, what if the offender recently purchased a new vehicle? That is where things get […]
California First Year Law Students’ Exam Error
If you want to go to law school you must take the law school administration test, otherwise known as the LSAT. How well one does on the LSAT could dictate the caliber of law school you find yourself attending. If you want to become a lawyer and practice law in a particular state, you must […]
Manson Family Member Denied Parole
It has been 47 years since the Charles Manson “Family” wreaked havoc on the Los Angeles area. Over a period of five weeks, the Manson Family committed a series of nine murders, of which included the slaying of the actress Sharon Tate. One of the most interesting aspects of the notorious crime spree was the […]
Prop 47 for Nonviolent Offenders
The prisons and jails of California are home to a number of convicted non-violent offenders, many of which are serving lengthy sentences. Others who have already served their time often find that it is hard to find employment and are also faced with other restrictions. Such convictions are typically linked to drug or theft crimes. […]
Fingerprinting Databases Are Often Inaccurate
Fingerprinting is a vital asset to law enforcement, prosecutors and defense attorneys—they can make or break case. They have the power to both prove guilt and innocence. People arrested and booked for crimes are fingerprinted as a standard practice across the country. They are then uploaded and stored in state and national databases. Such prints […]