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Criminal Process

How Much Is Bail, Really? A County-by-County Bail Schedule Comparison Across the Bay Area

If you or someone you love has just been arrested, one of the first questions is almost always the same: how much is bail going to be? The honest answer is “it depends where you were arrested” — literally. Each of the nine Bay Area counties sets its own felony bail schedule, and the numbers […]

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Criminal Defense

Will the Prosecutor Communicate With My Lawyer or Me?

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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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