Earlier this year, attorney Christopher Lucero secured a significant victory for a client facing extremely serious charges, including attempted murder, a serious bodily injury enhancement, and assault. After a hard-fought…
Read MoreIn serious felony cases, the difference between a life sentence and a fixed term can turn on preparation, timing, and the willingness of both sides to engage in realistic negotiation.…
Read MoreIn California, defendants charged with misdemeanors may file a motion for what is colloquially referred to as “judicial diversion”. Beginning in 2021, judicial diversion permitted bench officers to divert misdemeanor…
Read MoreIn civil matters, Requests for Admissions are a form of written discovery that require the responding party to admit or deny certain facts that are pertinent to the lawsuit. The…
Read MoreAfter being placed on probation, a defendant may file a motion with the court to have his or her probation terminated pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.3. The reviewing magistrate…
Read MoreWhen charged with domestic violence, a judge will typically address the issue of whether a criminal protective order should be issued at the time of arraignment. A criminal protective order…
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