DUI Checkpoints (Saint Patrick’s Day 2016) – Bay Area
Local law enforcement agencies will be out in force, utilizing sobriety checkpoints to deter drunk driving...
Affirmative Defenses in Criminal Cases
Affirmative defenses differ from state to state. And, the burden of proof for the defendant in...
What Must a Prosecutor Prove in a Money Laundering Case?
Money laundering involves the transfer of money obtained from a criminal activity into legitimate channels to...
Child Endangerment Laws
An analysis of the legal factors considered in a child endangerment case. An adult caring for...
What are the kinds of criminal jurisdiction?
By Joseph Broadbent There are many types of jurisdiction in criminal cases. Below is a primer...
The Law of Hit & Run
Drivers who are involved in a collision must stop, provide identification and provide any needed assistance....
The Law of Bail
Christopher Morales, Criminal Defense Attorney The United States Constitution states that anyone that is arrested and charged...
The Law of Competency in a Criminal Case
Christopher Morales, Criminal Defense Attorney Every criminal defendant must be competent to stand in trial in order...
Released from Prison but Barred from the Ballot: Felons and Voting Rights
The Attorney General is among those pushing for abolition of ex-felon disenfranchisement laws. A person makes...
