Criminal Defense

Drug cases are some of the most common cases we take on as Los Angeles, California criminal defense lawyers. Many of these cases are misdemeanor possession charges, and quite a few of them are first-time offenses. That can give us a lot of options when it is time to craft your defense.  What the Prosecution…

Many people don’t realize that confessions can be involuntary, coerced, or false. People imagine that the only possible reason why someone would ever confess to a crime is if they are guilty of one. Nothing could be further from the truth. Almost every wrongful conviction involves some form of false confession. Even the courts know…

One of the options we have for helping you with your criminal defense matter is to pursue a pretrial diversion program. Here in Los Angeles, there are four programs that we might be able to take advantage of if you meet the eligibility criteria for one of the programs. Here’s what you need to know…

There are few things more stressful than being pulled over for a DUI or DWI traffic stop. But it is imperative that you keep your cool so that you may protect your rights.  You’ll also have to make some decisions. Every decision that you make will have an impact on how your case eventually proceeds.…

The presence of an eye witness makes an enormous difference to the outcome in a criminal case. If the prosecution has an eye witness then your chances of being convicted goes up by 54%, even if you are innocent.  That does not mean that the presence of an eye witness is a “slam dunk” for…

The “insanity defense,” or the M’Naghten Rule, plays a huge role in television portrayals of criminal defense law. But how much of a role does it really play in a California criminal case? And is it a good defense? It’s certainly invoked. In 2021 a man accused of fatally shooting two people inside of a…

There’s nothing more frightening than being the subject of an arrest. Many people believe it will never happen to them, but it can happen to almost anyone. People make mistakes. Some get falsely accused. While you can only be arrested in specific circumstances, it is absolutely vital that you know exactly what to do if…

Anyone who has seen a police show or two can probably recite the Miranda warning by heart. “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney one will be…

It can be tough to make the choice to take a plea deal. In order to do so you must plead guilty to a crime, even if it isn’t the crime you were originally charged with committing.  It’s never an ideal situation, yet there are times when our team will advise you to do just…

If you are suspected of committing a low-level misdemeanor or infraction in Los Angeles you won’t necessarily be brought to jail. LAPD has the option to offer a “cite and release” instead. When a police officer issues a cite and release, they charge you with the crime and then release you on your signed promise…