JOS CRIMINAL LAW · ARTICLES & INSIGHTS
Perspective on California criminal law, the court process, and the questions that come next.
CRIMINAL DEFENSE
A statement made during a heated confrontation can lead to a serious criminal prosecution. But not every angry, offensive, or threatening statement satisfies the legal...
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A blood-alcohol concentration of .18% may appear to make a DUI case impossible to defend. But every DUI prosecution begins with a more fundamental question: did the officer...
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A motorcycle ride on the freeway nearly cost one Southern California firefighter his career and freedom.
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Being caught with more than a small amount of drugs does not automatically mean that you intended to sell them. Nevertheless, police officers and prosecutors frequently assume...
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Most people know that they have the right to remain silent. Far fewer people actually exercise that right when confronted by police.
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A plain-language look at the arraignment — the first court date in a California criminal case, what the judge covers, and questions worth organizing.
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Being arrested for fraud can be overwhelming—especially for someone who has never been involved in the criminal justice system. Fraud allegations can threaten a person’s...
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