Criminal Defense

You may have heard of people having their sentences suspended but not given much thought to what that actually means until you faced a criminal charge of your own. What does it mean for a judge to suspend someone’s sentence? First, it doesn’t mean that the court has...

Prosecutors are hoping to take down the top boss of the crew from a recent drug bust. You’ve been arrested as an accomplice on lesser charges. The state prosecutor offers you immunity in exchange for your testimony against the boss. Immunity is granted in order to...

As vehicles become increasingly automated, questions of who is responsible when something goes awry are testing the legal system. Typically, drivers and carmakers are held liable in civil court. However, the stakes can be much higher. In Los Angeles County,...

When the police pull you over for a traffic stop, you typically only have to worry about some minor issue. Perhaps a brake light burned out or you failed to use your turn signal. The police officer might issue you a warning or write you a ticket. You can then go on...