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...
DUI Checkpoints (Cinco de Mayo 2016) – Bay Area
It's time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and that also means it's time for DUI checkpoints....
Understanding BAC
We have all heard the acronym BAC, but do we really understand what this means and...
Pleading Guilty: What Happens in Court
When defendants enter a negotiated plea, judges make sure they understand the trial rights they are...
