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If a Dog is Used to Convict You, the Dog Better Have a Strong Sense of Smell or Your Conviction Could Be Reversed You are accused of a crime you did not commit and faced with years in prison. There is little evidence against you aside from sketchy eyewitness accounts. In fact, the evidence mostly […]
Conviction for Robbery Reversed by Court of Appeals (PC 211) Recently, the California Court of Appeals ruled that a criminal defendant does not receive a fair trial where a court fails to inform both parties and the jury of the details regarding a victim’s recanted statements. The appellate court explained that a trial court errs […]
OJ Simpson is trying for a “Hail Mary” Motion for a New Trial As we all know OJ Simpson is currently serving a prison sentence from 9 to 33 years in a Nevada State Prison. All of Simpson’s appeals have been denied. However, in typical OJ “never say die” style Mr. Simpson’s new lawyers have […]
Prosecution Fails to Disclose Police Officer’s History of Lying Although most police officers are good and honest people, like any other profession, there are bad cops that will do just about anything to obtain a conviction. This includes lying about a case while under oath. Thus, the importance of consulting with a California criminal defense […]
Should I Hire A Los Angeles Appellate Lawyer? In California, it is very difficult to win a criminal appeal. You will need a strong and aggressive Los Angeles Appellate lawyer if you are going to be successful. To be successful on appeal, the lower court must have made a mistake that is so serious that you […]
California Court Of Appeal Rules That Medical Marijuana Use Is Not A Basis To Detain A Child From His Father A major ruling from a California Court of Appeal in December means that a Father, who has no history of abuse or neglect regarding his young child, cannot be denied placement of his child solely […]
Appeals Process: How Do You Appeal A Criminal Case? (PC 1237) To begin the appeals process, an appeal may be taken by the defendant: (a) From a final judgment of conviction except as provided in Section 1237.1 and Section 1237.5. A sentence, an order granting probation, or the commitment of a defendant for insanity, the […]
If Prosecutors Unlawfully Withold Evidence From You In Your Case You May Have Grounds For A New Trial Or Even A Dismissal There are many instances in which prosecutors engage in the unethical practice of law. One common unethical practice prosecutors engage in is the withholding of evidence that is favorable to the defense in […]
What Can I Do If My Son Was Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime And He Was Sentenced To Prison? If your son has already been sentenced, then he has only sixty days in which to file a notice of appeal. This will preserve his right to appeal his conviction and sentence. You should retain an […]
As Wallin And Klarich Predicted, Bustamante’s Attorney Demands In Motion To Dismiss Charges Due To DA’s Prejudicial Comments "The DA's Prejudicial Comments Against Bustamante are Unethical," Explains Paul Wallin The day that the DA chose to conduct a news conference when they arrested Bustamante for numerous sex offenses, leading Orange County criminal defense attorney Paul […]
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