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Category: Criminal Defense

Know Your Miranda Rights

Miranda rights

Everyone is familiar with the concept of Miranda rights from watching television. The police officer should tell you that you have the right to remain silent, that anything that you say can and will be used against you in court, and that you have the right to an attorney. What Miranda rights mean is that police cannot interrogate you…

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What is a Plea Agreement?

plea agreement

Only a small percentage of criminal cases will end up in front of a judge or jury. While some cases are dismissed or the charges are dropped, many will also end in a plea agreement. This deal is when you agree to plead guilty to a criminal charge in exchange for lesser charges or a lower recommended punishment. The…

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Will You Go to Jail for a DUI?

DUI attorney

When people are arrested and charged with driving under the influence, they are concerned about the consequences they may face. One of the most common questions that we are asked when contacted by new clients is whether they can go to jail for a DUI offense. The answer to that question is yes, but it does not always happen….

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What is a Plea Agreement?

plea agreement

Since there are many cases in the court system, the prosecution can offer you a plea deal so they do not go to trial. A plea agreement has several pros and cons, and you must work with a Sacramento criminal defense lawyer to see if it is the best option for you. Pros and Cons of a Plea Agreement…

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Common Arrests During the Holidays

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The holidays are full of laughter, stress, and shopping, but for some individuals, it is the perfect time to commit a crime. Among the chaos, you can be mistaken for committing a crime when you were not. Some of these crimes result in charges for innocent victims, which is why you need a Sacramento criminal defense attorney on your…

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Simple vs. Aggravated Assault in California

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Simple assault is when you make an attempt to violently injure someone when you have the ability to do so. For example, attempting to punch someone can be considered simple assault, even if you do not make physical contact. Shoving someone can also be charged as simple assault. Simple assault does not even need to involve your own bare…

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4th Amendment Violations by Police

4th amendment violations

The Fourth Amendment provides you with the legal right to be free from an unreasonable search or seizure. There are a number of ways that a search or seizure can be wrongful. If the police have violated your Fourth Amendment rights, you may have certain recourse in court that could even mean the end of your criminal case. The…

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Can You Get Your Criminal Charges Dismissed?

Marin County Criminal Defense

Law enforcement is not infallible. Sometimes, in their zeal to make an arrest or win a conviction, they may cross a line when it comes to your legal rights. In other cases, they filed criminal charges that they never should have in the first place. There are times when you can get your charges dismissed by a judge, or…

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Penalties for Theft Convictions

Theft Convictions

California law harshly punishes theft. Even more “minor instances” have the potential to result in jail time. The punishment depends on the value of what is alleged to have been taken. Given the escalating values of property due to inflation and the lack of an indexing mechanism in the law, more cases of theft are being punished more severely….

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State vs. Federal Charges

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No matter which jurisdiction files a white collar criminal charge against you, it is a serious matter. There are some differences between federal and state charges. Federal white collar charges are more common than those on the state level. The federal government has a strong arsenal of charges that they can file that can even criminalize a phone call…

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