DUI traffic stop basics
In these days of increased police interdiction for DUI and decreased constitutional protection against unreasonable search and seizure, chances are that you will be stopped for DUI at some point in your life. The unfortunate reality is that juries give a...
“Of Two Minds” : Criminal Defense and Mental health NAMI
Just wanted to post briefly about this important movie promoted by NAMI nationwide. It's about people struggling with bipolar disorder. People who might be your neighbor, your friend, your coworker or your family member. Approximately 1 in 4...
Mental Health Court and your Criminal Case
So, I recently learned that National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is presenting "Of Two Minds", a film about bipolar disorder. This got me thinking about the mental health resources, or lack thereof, in the criminal justice system. The fact is, our...
You have the right to remain silent, but only if you say so
A recent decision rendered by the California Supreme Court in People v. Tom is indicative of profound separation between the lives of those Justices and those of us in the real world. In my practice, I frequently encounter clients complaining that...
Criminal charges arrest and arraignment
An arrest can be among the most traumatic and confusing experiences in one's life. Not only for the person being accused of a crime, but also for the arrestee's worried family members. As far as the police are concerned, they have no interest in keeping...
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