How to Pick a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Criminal defense attorneys are highly trained professionals, like doctors. However, unlike doctors, your legal bills are unlikely to be paid by insurance. This is a huge distinction because it [...]
How this Works
Nobody looks for a criminal defense attorney unless they are in trouble. Since you are in trouble, my initial advice is: Do not talk to ANYONE about your case, ESPECIALLY THE POLICE OR THE [...]
Jury Nullification
The concept of jury nullification goes back to the Gospel of John, where the Pharisees brought a woman charged with adultery before Jesus Christ. Adultery was punishable by stoning under the law, [...]
Contra Costa Public Defender sued over right to an attorney at arraignment
MARTINEZ — Contra Costa County’s long-standing practice of assigning defense attorneys to indigent criminal defendants after — and not at — their initial court appearance has resulted in a [...]
