Why your text messages are the first thing the DA will request
Sit down. Drink your coffee. It is going to be a long morning. I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule…
How to challenge a breathalyzer test result in a local court
Defeating the roadside machine in the local courtroom The air in a high stakes courtroom smells like ozone and mint. It is the scent of a machine cooling down and a lawyer ready to strike.…
The mistake that makes your DUI defense impossible to win
I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. It was a cold Tuesday morning in a cramped conference room…
The reason your criminal record wasn’t actually expunged
The shadow in the filing cabinet Your record is still there. I can see it. The coffee in this office is bitter, but the truth I am about to tell you is worse. You paid…
Why you should never talk to the police without a lawyer present
The tactical necessity of absolute silence in police encounters I smell the burnt, acidic scent of strong black coffee from a styrofoam cup as I sit across from a client who has already ruined their…
Why your DUI breathalyzer result might be scientifically wrong
The office smells like strong black coffee and old paper. I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. They…
How to clear a criminal record through expungement
The ghost in the background check Expungement and record sealing function as legal mechanisms to restrict access to criminal history. By filing a petition for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4 or similar local statutes, a…
How to handle a police search when they don’t have a warrant
I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. He thought he could explain his way out of a warrantless…
3 errors that get evidence thrown out of a criminal trial
I watched a client lose their entire claim in the first ten minutes of a deposition because they ignored one simple rule about silence. They thought they could explain their way out of a contradiction.…
Why social media is the first place a criminal prosecutor looks
The digital confession you never meant to sign Criminal prosecutors and defense attorneys now view social media accounts as the most fertile ground for evidence collection. In modern litigation, your digital footprint serves as a…