S e n t e n c i n g P a r t n e r s – September – Part I
We would like to thank our friends Joaquin & Duncan, L.L.C for sharing this information with...
Sentencing Partners – September 2015 (Part I)
We would like to thank our friends Joaquin & Duncan, L.L.C. for sharing this information with...
Juvenile Court Sentencing Options
Typical punishment and penalties for juvenile delinquents and youth offenders. Juvenile courts have a wide range...
Legal Problems for Immigrants with Criminal Convictions
Know the Immigration Issues Before Accepting a Plea Bargain If you've never been in criminal...
Working a Job When Under House Arrest
by Janet Portman, Attorney House arrest involves being sentenced to time at home, under close surveillance, rather than...
Can you sue the police if they stop you from recording them?
You may be able to sue, but you won’t necessarily win. If an officer unlawfully arrests...
What Are Extenuating Circumstances?
A crime may be charged as a lesser offense, or a sentence may be light,...
Searching Your Home After an Arrest
When you're arrested in your home, a limited search by the police is permissible. Police may...
What Are Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Infractions?
by Paul Bergman J.D., UCLA Law School Professor The seriousness of a charge depends on whether it’s a...
