Holding prosecutors to notice and discovery requirements should always be a Defender’s top priority
It seems obvious that prosecutors, who are held to the highest standards of behavior by the State Bar, should be held to their word, and required to fulfill their promises to a Defendant and his or her lawyer. As we’ve learned, this doesn’t always happen, and therefore an aggressive, proactive approach to discovery and notice requirements should […]
If You Are Serving Probation Time In Riverside County, Don’t Trust the D.A. to Let You Off Early.
Probation is a pain in the ass, especially if you are looking for a job. Employers don’t like to hire employees who are on probation – especially because probation requirements can often get in the way of job requirements, but also simply because of the stigma attached to probation (i.e., you’ve broken the law). The […]
Traffic Court in Long Beach
I was in traffic court this morning in Long Beach, good old 415 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802. No big surprise there, Im a traffic lawyer so I go to the various Los Angeles traffic courts almost every day. But what made today noteworthy was the tremendous line for the traffic clerk’s office. […]
DUI defense tips from a California Appellate Lawyer
WHEN I SAY “DONT TALK TO THE POLICE”— I MEAN REALLY DONT TALK TO THE POLICE When I do an appeal of a DUI case, it often turns out that the defendant has made the very statements that convict him. Simple statements, usually untrue, about when they had their last drink. Turns out, this one […]
Suspended License
This charge can be filed as an infraction or as a misdemeanor. The consequences can vary significantly depending on how the charge is filed. If your “license was suspended” because of traffic tickets, a prosecutor may reduce the charge to driving without a license VC 12500(a) if you get your actual (physical) license back and […]