Criminal Defense
The Ham Sandwich: An Indictment
In 1985, Sol Wachtler, then the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the State of New York, famously opined that a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich…
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Criminal Defense
What’s The Difference Between Complaint, Indictment, & Information?
In California, there are three types of accusatory criminal filings: What is a Complaint? A Complaint is a document filed with a court indicating that on a date certain, the…
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Criminal Defense
Reasonable Doubt & Its Intricacies
Before a criminal Defendant can be found guilty, the prosecutor must have convinced the fact-finder at trial that the Defendant is guilty “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt”. The “Beyond a Reasonable…
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Criminal Defense
What Is A Readiness Conference?
A readiness conference is a court hearing prior to trial. The prosecutor and the lawyer for the Defendant appear before a judge and indicate whether or not they are ready…
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Criminal Defense
What Is An Arraignment?
An arraignment is the first hearing after a criminal filing is made against someone. In other words, after the prosecution files paperwork with the Court saying they are liable for…
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Criminal Defense
I Was Arrested For Domestic Violence. Now What?
Tensions were high…you and your significant other got into it. The police were called and you were arrested. What does it mean? THE BAD: California maintains a mandatory arrest policy…
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