Criminal Defense

The Constitution protects California residents against unreasonable searches and seizures. A case before the Supreme Court will determine whether a police dog's paws touching a defendant's car violated that man's Fourth Amendment rights. In that case, the dog helped...

California law makes it illegal to possess prescription drugs that do not belong to you. For example, if you take pills out of your parents' medicine cabinet, you could be charged with a crime if they are found in your car. A possession charge may be forthcoming even...

Forensic evidence is vital to California criminal investigations, often serving as a cornerstone for identifying perpetrators and securing convictions. However, recent developments have shed light on significant issues surrounding certain types of forensic evidence....

If you are charged with a crime by California authorities, it's possible that you will receive a plea deal. Plea deals are typically offered as a method of resolving cases quickly so that court dockets don't become severely backlogged. Although you are not required to...

Cocaine is considered a Schedule II controlled substance in California, which means the penalties for distributing or trafficking the drug can be severe. However, most people arrested for possessing cocaine in the Golden State do not spend time behind bars. This is...

In California, police lineups are a tool to identify potential suspects in criminal investigations. Lineups involve presenting a group of people to a witness and asking them to identify the person they believe committed the crime. However, there are concerns that...