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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

Can Tangible Evidence Be Admitted After a Miranda Violation?

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Criminal Defense

Do the Police Need to Use Specific Words in Reading Miranda Warnings?

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Criminal Defense

Do Police Have to Read Miranda Rights Before Questioning You?

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Assault

First-Time Assault and Battery Charges in California

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Criminal Defense

White Collar Crime vs. Street Crime: Key Legal Differences

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Criminal Defense

Who Can Give Consent to a Search of an Apartment?

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Criminal Defense

When Do Police Need a Warrant to Conduct a Search?

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Criminal Defense

What Is the Purpose of a Search Warrant?

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Criminal Defense

When Are Search and Seizure Rules Triggered in California?

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Criminal Defense

Can the Police Give Miranda Rights Warnings Midway Through an Interrogation

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Criminal Defense

Was I Not Under Arrest If the Police Did Not Read My Rights?

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Domestic Violence

California Domestic Violence Statistics

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