False Arrest
by Mark Theoharis False arrest, sometimes known as false imprisonment or wrongful arrest, occurs when someone...
Miranda: The Meaning of “Custodial Interrogation”
Suspects have to be in custody and subject to questioning or its equivalent for Miranda to...
Exceptions to Confidentiality of Juvenile Criminal Records
Juvenile criminal records are confidential in most circumstances, but the exceptions are significant. To a much...
Out-of-State Tickets
Out-of-state drivers accused of traffic violations are taken to jail, or before a judge and aren’t...
California Marijuana Laws
Marijuana possession, sale, and distribution is regulated by both state and federal law. In California, marijuana...
DUI and DWI Overview
Drunk driving is known as driving under the influence (DUI) in some states and driving while...
Three types of tickets
There are basically three types of tickets one can receive: 1) Notice to Appear Notice to...
S e n t e n c i n g P a r t n e r s – J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 5 – P a r t III
We would like to thank our friends Joaquin & Duncan, L.L.C. for sharing this information with...
Sentencing Partners – January 2015 – Part II
We would like to thank our friends Joaquin & Duncan, L.L.C. for sharing this information with...