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Assault

Can You Claim Self-Defense If You Started the Fight?

At Summit Defense Criminal Attorneys, our team often handles cases where the right to self-defense comes into question. If you started a fight but later needed to defend yourself, you might worry you have no legal protection. The short answer is that you may still be able to claim self-defense, even if you were the […]

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Criminal Defense

Is a Public Defender a Real Lawyer?

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Criminal Defense

Is There a Difference Between Sealing and Expunging Juvenile Records?

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Criminal Defense

What Is the Difference Between Duress and Necessity?

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Criminal Defense

Can I Own a Gun After a Criminal Conviction in California?

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Criminal Defense

What Do I Do If My Lawyer Does Not Communicate With Me?

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Criminal Defense

Can I Change My Criminal Defense Lawyer or Public Defender?

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Criminal Defense

Do I Need a Lawyer Even If the Prosecution Offers a Standard Plea Bargain?

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Criminal Defense

Can I See the Criminal Record of Someone Else?

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Criminal Defense

When Do You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

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Juvenile Defense

Juvenile Right to a Jury Trial in California

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Criminal Defense

What Is the Exclusionary Rule in Criminal Cases?

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Criminal Defense

Can Police Search a Car That Has Been Towed?

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