A “wobbler” is a criminal offense that can be charged as either of a felony or misdemeanor violation. There are several common offenses that a prosecutor can chose to charge as either a felony or a misdemeanor, depending upon the facts of the case and the defendant’s criminal history. In other words, the charge can […]

The Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is often a purely academic concept taught in law school, but never having any application once one leaves the ivory towers of academia. In fact, the author of this case can count only one case in fourteen years of practice wherein this concept […]

It is not uncommon for our clients who are not U.S. citizens to ask us if they are subject to deportation if convicted of a drug offense. The client may have a business he or she owns here in the United States and its proceeds are shared with family overseas, so the financial health of […]

In every felony case, a preliminary hearing is required. The hearing’s purpose is to test the sufficiency of the evidence to determine whether the case merits continued attention. The accused can waive such a hearing and give up his or her right to such a hearing, but this is rarely done. If the evidence is […]

Getting injured is clearly the nastiest events which halts life where it is. In the mental and fiscal emergency you want a knowledgeable individual who will address the injury and facilitate you to obtain a solid claim. The personal injury lawyers available now manage the legal proceeding and maintain the health of the suffering person […]

Getting injured is actually the nastiest situations which halts life where it is. During this psychological and economical distress you require a certified person who would care for the injury and support you to make an appropriate compensation. The personal injury lawyers available these days solve the legal proceeding and maintain the welfare of the […]

Probably the nastiest mishaps which holds back life is getting injured. During the emotional and economical hardship you should seek a knowledgeable person who could look after the injury and assist you to have the correct claim. The injury lawyers available now take care of the legal proceeding and maintain the health of the injured […]

In every accident case brain injuries are a serious injury. A person can be struck on his skull strongly by something resulting in the brain tissue damage and hence causing a brain injury. Nonetheless how inescapable it could look, the casualty can have grave challenges in recouping after such a severe injury. The force and […]

Under California Penal Code

A prison sentence often not only means a long period of incarceration, but also a long distance away from loved ones, making visits difficult. While California does have thirty-three prisons statewide, the convenience of family visits is usually not considered in determining where one will serve their prison sentence, although at sentencing one’s attorney may […]