July 2015

Federal Convictions Based On Willful Blindness

Federal Defense, Jury Trial, White Collar Crime OC / / July 30, 2015 / , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Willful Blindness is a theory of liability in the federal criminal justice system that just doesn’t seem fair.  The doctrine of willful blindness helps prosecutors convict defendants who deliberately shield themselves from clear evidence of critical facts that are strongly suggested by the circumstances.  If a defendant who behaves in this manner, they are just […]

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State and Federal Prosecutors: What Happens When They’re Not Just?

Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI, Falsely Accused, Federal Defense, Fraud, Gang Crimes, Jury Trial, Juvenile Defense, Misdemeanors and Felonies, White Collar Crime OC / / July 14, 2015 / , , , , , , ,

One of the most disconcerting things for a defendant to face is when they sit in trial for a crime they allegedly committed and see the prosecutor engaging in behavior that is wrong in every sense of the word. The legal term is “prosecutorial misconduct” and it can occur at any point during criminal proceedings

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