Have you ever wondered what a criminal defense lawyer actually does? While tax attorneys, commercial lawyers, bankruptcy lawyers all have pretty self-explanatory roles, a criminal defense lawyer can cover a wide variety of cases. A criminal defense lawyer is also known as a public defender or defense attorney. They are lawyers that primarily focus on […]

Many high-profile, high-stakes court cases will involve the use of an expert witness. An expert witness is an individual whose background, experience, and knowledge base can be used to determine the veracity of certain elements of the case. While the relation of the expert witness to the defendant is generally considered irrelevant, these witnesses are […]

As a criminal defense lawyer, many people have asked me for my take on Prop 47. I believe that Prop 47 will be very beneficial to California, and I’m very happy to see that the measure passed in this election. Here’s why I’m glad Prop 47 passed. Better Allocation of Resources One of the greatest […]

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a crime that effects men, women, and children in all walks of life, even in our own San Diego communities. Take some time this month to learn about domestic violence in our community and what you can do to help. What is domestic […]

The legal system can be a daunting and complex system to navigate through. When dealing with all of the allegations and charges that are coming against you, you always look to your lawyer for advice. The relationship that you and your attorney have is a privileged relationship that provides you protection for full disclosure. Cornell […]

Domestic violence charges are among the most common offenses in the California criminal justice system. There are several different Penal Code sections which can be applied to a domestic violence situation. The prosecution will decide which charges to impose based on several factors. The following information will explain what considerations affect charging discretion. Common Charges […]

“The Wire”, “Weeds” and “Breaking Bad” have swept T.V. screens across the nation. While they make for great T.V. and the characters are fictional, the drug trade is not. The war on the drug trade costs $51 billion annually. While we love to connect with Walter White and see his “empire” expand, drug trafficking is […]

A DUI is an offense that involves intoxication of a person who consumed alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. As a DUI is considered a criminal offense, many individuals face incarceration. While the likelihood of jail time is difficult to predict, as sentencing standards can vary considerably county-to-county, here are […]

In the news we hear stories of celebrity domestic violence—Ike and Tina Turner, Chris Brown and Rihanna, former MMA fighter War Machine and Christy Mack, and recently, NFL running back Ray and Janay Rice—but domestic violence is more than a celebrity problem. Each year approximately 2.1 million people in the U.S. are victims of domestic […]

With the age of technology criminal records are entered into national databases that can be searched by anyone, allowing employers and other organizations to quickly conduct background checks. They can find out parts of your past you may wish to forget and your background may prevent you from receiving good job opportunities. With a good […]