Criminal Defense Blog
Facing federal charges in California can put you in a life-altering situation. This is a time to make a big decision: do you defend your innocence in trial or help the Government and hope for leniency under a 5K1.1 deal? It’s a tough decision to make but before even thinking about it, it’s critical to […]
...Imagine driving in Los Angeles when you notice flashing red and blue lights behind your vehicle. You pull over for a routine traffic stop, but when your car is searched, the police find a controlled substance. You’re now being charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell. What does this mean? In […]
...Imagine you’re driving home and you see flashing lights behind you. A police officer pulls you over, searches your car without a warrant, and finds something that leads to an arrest. You’re shocked; how can they even do that? The law in California offers a powerful tool for disputing these circumstances. This legal protection, known […]
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There is no one-size-fits-all cost for an attorney to defend your criminal case. The fee depends on the charges against you and the details of your specific case. As a rule, open misdemeanor cases tend to be charged at a lower fee than open felony cases. Post-conviction legal services, such as expungement of criminal records, are usually even less expensive.
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