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...
Getting a Criminal Charge Dismissed
Many cases are dismissed before a plea or trial. Learn about the common reasons why. by...
Counterfeiting Laws and Penalties
When good or services appear to originate from a legitimate source but are in fact unauthorized...
