No one wants to serve time for a crime they did not commit, but sadly, this does happen in the California justice system. More often than many people want to admit, innocent people go to jail after being wrongfully convicted. However, it may be possible to get a false...
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Year: 2021
The National Trial Lawyers Announces Alicia Freeze as One of Its Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California”
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Alicia Freeze of has been selected for inclusion into its Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in California, an honor given to only a select group of...
How does domestic violence affect child custody?
California courts place putting a child's best interests ahead of other concerns when making custody decisions. The child may benefit from living with a parent closer to the school the child attended for many years or one who provides a more stable home life. The...
California legislation targets mandatory minimum sentences
Mass incarceration plagues the United States in general as the number one country in terms of prisoner population. It impacts public health and costs states millions of dollars to upkeep. Each state needs to tackle this issue in its own way and according to The Davis...
Are you in danger of a lifetime firearm ban in California?
Many people in California don't worry much about the effect that misdemeanor convictions will have on their lives. However, at a time when many want to purchase a firearm for personal protection, some may find that they are unable to because of a state law that puts a...
Post-conviction relief may prevent mistakes from haunting you
Many individuals in California who have made mistakes in their past often want to just move on. Unfortunately, if authorities have arrested you or you faced a conviction for criminal charges, putting that situation behind you may not be as easy as you would hope....
What are penalties for committing assault with a deadly weapon?
Every state, including California, has a criminal code that makes recommendations or mandates jail time for committing certain crimes. One of the most serious crimes is assault with a deadly weapon, and the sentence for being convicted of such an act is often...
A criminal defense that deals with mistaken eyewitnesses
The California legal system recognizes that mistaken eyewitness accounts are primary problems in wrongful convictions. When it happens, you need a criminal defense that challenges the incorrect testimony right away. Eyewitnesses versus evidence There are plenty of...
Difficult divorces: how protective orders can help
People navigating difficult divorces in California may need to file for protective orders at some point. However, it’s not a one-size-fits-all proposition because the state recognizes several types. What is a protective order? Protective orders — also known as...
What happens with a background check after an expungement?
If you had a criminal record that was expunged in California, you might be concerned about what might appear in a background check. Depending on what appears in the background check, whether or not you get hired for a new job, receive a license or are able to adopt a...