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California Cash Bail Reform Bill Sits on Governor's Desk

Article: California Cash Bail Reform Bill Sits on Governor's Desk

Senate Bill 10 (SB-10), the pretrial detention reform bill that could end cash bail in California, has passed the California Assembly and State Senate.

Is Cash Bail Going Away?

Article: Is Cash Bail Going Away?

State legislators have been considering changes to the cash bail system since 2017.

Steps to Take after an Arrest

Article: Steps to Take after an Arrest

Understanding your legal rights and reacting appropriately when placed under arrest can make a huge difference in the outcome of any criminal defense case.

Marijuana Conviction can Derail Immigration Process

Article: Marijuana Conviction can Derail Immigration Process

In an unexpected though unsurprising move yesterday, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded an Obama-era policy regarding marijuana prosecutions, a move that could have dramatic consequences for California immigrants and marijuana-based businesses.

DUI Arrests over New Year's Holiday Up Over Previous Year

Article: DUI Arrests over New Year's Holiday Up Over Previous Year

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has announced that over the New Year's holiday, 936 people were arrested on highways across the state for driving under the influence (DUI).

Common Defense Techniques in the Courtroom

Article: Common Defense Techniques in the Courtroom

It is the job of criminal defense attorneys to provide their clients with the legal benefits guaranteed by the justice system and to seek reductions in a potential prison sentence.

Three Top Criminal Defense Strategies

Article: Three Top Criminal Defense Strategies

Undocumented and Criminalized

Article: Undocumented and Criminalized