As of July 2020, there are almost 100,000 people incarcerated in California. With overcrowded jails and prisons on top of the rising cost to incarcerate criminals, it’s no surprise that criminal courts are looking for creative ways to sentence...read more
As a convicted sex offender, you may face more serious consequences after serving your sentence than had you been convicted of most other crimes. Society ostracizes sex offenders without even knowing what crimes they committed. Part of this is...read more
Receiving a call that someone you care about has been arrested can be shocking. Suddenly, in that moment, dozens of questions run through your mind, and all you can think about is what you can possibly do to help....read more
Individuals in California can seek restraining orders from the courts for a variety of reasons, and judges may issue them for civil or criminal matters. Among the most common reasons a person may seek a restraining order is to...read more
Criminal judges in San Diego can decide whether to place individuals convicted of crimes on probation, depending on the nature of their offense and their criminal history. Generally, probation is reserved for nonviolent offenders and serves to free up...read more
Prosecutors represent the State of California in all criminal matters, and they influence nearly all decisions the State makes regarding the legal course of every criminal case. Prosecutors investigate crimes, pursue charges, appear in court, handle post-conviction appeals, and...read more
The coronavirus pandemic has affected nearly all aspects of life, including how we access public services like those provided by San Diego’s courts. Hearings in criminal cases were stalled for weeks when California shut down to reduce the spread...read more
Several states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana, including all states on the West Coast. While police won’t apprehend you in San Diego for having a personal amount of marijuana on you, operating a vehicle while under its...read more
Learning that you have caused an accident and killed another person can be devastating. The shock of the accident and the knowledge that a life was taken can wreak havoc on your emotional and mental state. When an accident...read more
While the country is in lockdown, many states are reporting a rise in mail theft. As more people stay at home and shop online (and wait for their stimulus checks), thieves are targeting packages and mail from the government....read more