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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.