Do Prosecutors Have to Present Evidence That Helps the Defendant to a Grand Jury?
Prosecutors use grand juries to indict people, not to clear them of wrongdoing. Nevertheless, they sometimes...
Can a jail record my telephone conversation with my lawyer?
Law enforcement personnel can—and will—listen to, if not record, phone conversations at police stations and jails....
The Attorney-Client Privilege When a Third Person is Present
Is it a good idea to have a relative or friend sit in on your meeting...
Can you be an accessory after the fact to a misdemeanor?
By Micah Schwartzbach, Attorney An accessory after the fact is generally someone who, knowing that another...
What can the prosecution ask me about my conversations with my lawyer?
By Micah Schwartzbach, Attorney The attorney-client privilege is, in some sense, a broad one. In general,...
Do juries have to consider lesser included offenses?
Juries are obligated to follow the law judges give them. So, whether a jury has the option...
Fake ID: Laws and Penalties
False identification documents, or fake IDs, have probably been around as long as the real thing....
How Innocent Defendants Handle Criminal Charges
The filing of charges doesn’t always mean that you’ll have to duke it out at...
Can I Plead to “Wet Reckless” in California?
The term, “wet reckless,” is used to describe a reduced plea arrangement made by a...
