Category: Violent Crimes
What to Do If Falsely Accused of Sexual Assault
We now live in a world where many victims of sexual assault are no longer afraid to accuse perpetrators and file charges against them….
The new rise of ANTIFA; the basics
The Antifa movement has garnered a lot of attention as of late. What is Antifa? Antifa in America have become an increasingly controversial topic of…
Guest post: Assault
When Does Misdemeanor Assault Rise to the Level of a Felony? While assault laws may seem simple and easy to understand on the surface, it’s…
Failure to do an investigation into a defendant’s background
Trial Counsel failed to do any investigation into the mitigating facts of this case. There was no evidence of good character or mental illness provided…
Assault and the ability to reflect – one count or multiple counts?
The case of People v. Irvin, 43 Cal. App. 4th 1063 is apposite. In that case the sentencing judge said even more to distinguish that…
Mexican Mafia Conspiracy vs. Solicitation
COUNT 3 MUST BE DISMISSED BECAUSE THE EVIDENCE SHOWS ONLY A MEXICAN MAFIA SOLICITATION UNDER PENAL CODE § 653f(d), NOT A CONSPIRACY. Penal Code § 653f(d) states,…
Know Your Rights: The Clash
Know Your Rights by the Clash You have the rights not to be killed, to food money and to free speech. But don’t try to…
Three Days in September: 9/11, Biko, Attica
Each year America turns to the somber reflection of the day everything changed, September 11th, 2001. As do I. But there is more to ponder…
Jay Leiderman: On the Defense of Criminals
Why is it forever necessary for one to defend a career choice? On the Defense of Criminals is my personal statement, taking a historical and…
7 TIPS TO HELP IDENTIFY AND HIRE A GREAT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER
Avoid the pitfalls of hiring the wrong attorney; learn how to hire a great criminal defense lawyer Encountering the criminal justice system can be one…