A Criminal Defense Attorney’s take and analysis on how the recent US Supreme Court Decision on 4th Amendment Search and Seizure law affects how Defense Attorneys will challenge illegal searches from now on. The decision provides confirmation that there are 2 separate legal theories for challenging an illegal search: 1) reasonable expectations of privacy and 2) common law trespass. Continue reading
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Supreme Court Wakes Up Government, Confirms Investigation by Trespass is Unlawful.
A Criminal Defense Attorney’s take and analysis on how the recent US Supreme Court Decision on 4th Amendment Search and Seizure law affects how Defense Attorneys will challenge illegal searches from now on. The decision provides confirmation that there are 2 separate legal theories for challenging an illegal search: 1) reasonable expectations of privacy and 2) common law trespass. Continue reading
What to Do Monday Morning After A Weekend DUI Arrest.
What to do first after a DUI or driving under the influence arrest: 1) get paperwork organized in file; 2) . . . Continue reading
How to Attack the Required Elements of a Traffic Ticket Violation as a Defense
A good defense will be focused tightly on the required elements of the charge. Prepare for your traffic court trial by look up the elements of the alleged violation, and getting ready to attack one or more. Continue reading
SF Public Defender’s You Tube Channel Highlights Police Misconduct, Rights
Public Defender videos show illegal police searches, false police reports, and great information on a defendant’s rights. Continue reading
When Can an Attorney Go to Court for a Client Who Stays Home?
A Licensed, Private Defense Attorney can go to nearly all court appearances for a defendant in most California Misdemeanor cases, including arraignments, pre trial hearings and sentencing. But Public Defenders usually want you there. Continue reading
Why Do We Need Defense Attorneys? Because Mark Ciavarella Proved that Sometimes Judges Are the Real Criminals.
The prison term and conviction for corrupt Judge Ciavarella shows that Defense Attorneys serve a vital role in protecting the public from corruption and unfairness. Continue reading