Search warrant – Call (855) 505-5588 When someone comes knocking at your door, flashes a badge and demands to be let in so they can comb through your life and belongings, you’re bound to have a few questions as to what they can take and whether there is anything you should do in that situation. […]
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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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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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Criminal defenses Any reputable criminal defense attorney knows how important it is to assess a client’s criminal case for any potential legal defenses to the crime(s) being charged. There are specific defenses that are in the California criminal jury instructions (CALCRIM) that lay out all available affirmative defenses for crimes. Two of the most common
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Criminal defense attorney When you have been arrested and accused of committing a crime, or you are under investigation, you need to find a criminal defense attorney immediately. With the internet at your fingertips, it is hard to determine which attorney is perfect for your situation. Do you pick the attorney who seems to be
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A criminal conspiracy charges occurs when two or more people conspire to commit almost any illegal act, and then take some type of action towards completing that illegal act. The specific action that they take does not need to be illegal; rather, it just has to be an act that would contribute to the
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Receiverships Both California state courts and federal courts often impose receiverships in civil, administrative and criminal cases. This post will be limited to discussing California state law regarding receiverships. What is a Receivership? Generally, a receivership removes the property or business from the control of its owners during litigation proceedings. Receiverships are more common in complex
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