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What Exactly is Attorney/Client Privilege?

Article: What Exactly is Attorney/Client Privilege?

Defense attorneys need to know the truth about what happened to their clients, even if that truth does not necessarily look good for their clients.

Nov 10, 2021
The Basics of Expungement

Article: The Basics of Expungement

Expungement is a civil action that removes arrests and convictions from a criminal record, making it as though the incident never happened.

Oct 21, 2021
Traffic Stops - Can an Officer Search Your Car?

Article: Traffic Stops - Can an Officer Search Your Car?

Understanding your rights and knowing what to do during a traffic stop can prevent an already unpleasant experience from escalating.

Sep 1, 2021
Independence Day Weekend MEP Results in 997 DUI Arrests

Article: Independence Day Weekend MEP Results in 997 DUI Arrests

Over the Independence Day holiday weekend, California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrested 997 drivers on suspicion of DUI.

Jul 13, 2021
979 Arrested by CHP for DUI over Memorial Day Weekend

Article: 979 Arrested by CHP for DUI over Memorial Day Weekend

On Tuesday, CHP stated that 979 arrests were made during the 78-hour maximum enforcement period over Memorial Day Weekend.

Jun 2, 2021
What is a Change of Venue Request?

Article: What is a Change of Venue Request?

When defense attorneys do not believe that their client can receive a fair trial in the case's location, they may request a change of venue.

Mar 23, 2021
LA County Superior Court Reinstates Sentencing Enhancements

Article: LA County Superior Court Reinstates Sentencing Enhancements

Two weeks ago, a Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing prosecutors to seek sentencing enhancements.

Feb 23, 2021
How a Pending Felony Charge Can Affect Your Employment

Article: How a Pending Felony Charge Can Affect Your Employment

"Innocent until proven guilty" is commonly misunderstood. A pending felony charge can affect employment prospects, even before proven guilty.

Jan 8, 2021